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Shrubs · MCH exam plant
Common Boxwood
Buxus sempervirens
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Shrub
Key ID features
Small evergreen leaves, dense formal hedge, deer resistant, pungent scent
| Botanical name | Buxus sempervirens |
|---|---|
| Family | Buxaceae |
| Genus | Buxus |
| Category | Shrubs |
| USDA hardiness zones | 5b–8b |
| Sun | Part Sun |
| Water | Moderate |
| Native to New England | No |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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