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Balearic Boxwood prefers consistent moisture but dislikes waterlogged conditions. Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering during winter dormancy. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Balearic Box · Giant Box Tree · Giant Boxtree
Balearic Boxwood (Buxus balearica) is a dense evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Balearic Islands and surrounding areas, prized for its glossy foliage and use in
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
50% intensity
Prefers sunny locations but tolerates some shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Well-drained, Loamy, Sandy
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures, avoid extreme heat or cold.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed annually in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Balearic Boxwood prefers consistent moisture but dislikes waterlogged conditions. Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering during winter dormancy. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune Balearic Boxwood in late spring or early summer after flowering, or in late autumn to shape. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. For hedges, light trimming can be done more frequently to maintain form.
Heavy pruning is best done during dormancy.
Propagate Balearic Boxwood from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or autumn. Select healthy, non-flowering shoots, and root them in a well-draining potting mix.
Maintaining high humidity and warmth will aid root development.
Repot container-grown Balearic Boxwood every 2-3 years, or when rootbound. Use a well-draining, peat-based potting mix. Repot in early spring before new growth begins.
Trim any circling roots to encourage healthier root structure.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Balearic Boxwood (Buxus balearica) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Buxales |
| Family | Buxaceae |
| Genus | Buxus |
| Species | Buxus balearica |
Similar in genus Buxus
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