Buxus sempervirens
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 | Container, foundation, screen, woodland garden |
| Height | 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m |
| Spread | 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Evergreen, needles or needle-like |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |