Buxus sempervirens 'Butterwort'
American Boxwood, Common Boxwood
Family: Buxaceae Box
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 6A - 8A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Green |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, foundation, rock garden |
| Height | 6' to 15' / 1.80m to 4.60m |
| Spread | 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Oval, upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |