Buxus sempervirens 'Aurea Pendula' (Golden Pendulous Boxwood)


Botanical Information

FamilyBuxaceae
GenusBuxus
Speciessempervirens
Cultivar'Aurea Pendula'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H7 (with protection)
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23 - (-1)
Temperature (°F)-10 - 25
Height120 - 180 cm
Spread120 - 180 cm
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionAn upright, weeping plant with evergreen foliage that has variegated green and yellow colouring, and inconspicuous flowers.
LandscapeMakes for an excellent shrub border or hedge.
PropagationPropagate in mid-summer by taking semi-ripe cuttings from the current season's growth. Collect in the early morning using a sharp knife to cut pieces 10 - 15 cm in length. Remove all leaves from the lower third and pinch out any soft terminal growth. Dip into a number 2 rooting hormone, insert into trays or pots of cutting compost (50/50 mix of compost and sharp sand or perlite) and water well. Place in a propagator with bottom heat set at 15°C with or without mist; rooting should occur in 4 - 6 weeks.
CultivationGrow in full sun or partial shade in a moist well-drained loam.
Notable SpecimensRoyal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are dark glossy green above and yellowish-green beneath, and are small, to 3.8 cm in length.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are inconspicuous, and are a pale green, yellow, or creamy white colour.

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