Bay Laurel
An evergreen, aromatic-leaved shrub or small tree suited to shaping.
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Suitable climate zones
- Mediterranean (hot, dry summer)Aegean & Marmara (temperate)Black Sea (humid)
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 500 cm
620 ₺
Boxwood
The classic evergreen, dense-leaved shaping plant for parterres and hedges.
Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) is the traditional plant of formal gardens. It grows slowly and its dense foliage suits geometric forms.
Uses
- Parterres and maze gardens
- Low hedges and bed edges
- Ball forms in large pots
Care
Needs shaping twice a year (June and September). Check regularly for box moth and fungal diseases; a plant protection programme is recommended.
Care notes
- Prune in June and September
- Check for box moth
Technical data
| Botanical name | Buxus sempervirens |
|---|---|
| Cold hardiness | −20 °C |
| Sale size | 30–40 cm, 3 L |
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A monumental evergreen that lives for centuries and tolerates cold.
- Plant type
- Tree
- Suitable climate zones
- Central & Eastern Anatolia (continental)Aegean & Marmara (temperate)Black Sea (humid)
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 2,500 cm
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