| Description | Buxus sempervirens suffruticosa
A glossy green, rounded leaf box hedging plant
• Used for low to medium hedging and topiary
• Planted in the garden, along borders, pathways and in pots
• Tolerates shady positions | Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'
A compact and dense growing tree, 'Kay Parris' is another exemplary Magnolia for pleached screening or as a stunning feature. The glossy green leaves are somewhat more pointed than that of the 'Little Gem' or Alta™, yet it still sports the velvety brown underside one comes to know and love about Magnolia's.
'Kay Parris' large white flowers bloom during the warmer months, exuding that heavenly Magnolia lemony scent.
See our Magnolia & Michelia - Evergreen Factsheet here for more about the different Magnolia & Michelia varieties!
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | |
| Content | If your looking for a small hedging plant then this is the one for you. Dutch Box is a dwarf box that grows with dense, glossy green foliage and works well in shaded areas.
Dutch Box also likes part shade in moist, well-drained soil, but will tolerate a wide range of soils and conditions. It should be clipped to maintain a formal shape.
Slight yellow discolouration of the leaves on Dutch box may occur during cooler months, but don't worry, this is normal! This is remedied by applying with Dolomite Lime, and a slow release fertilizer a month later. Or you can just leave your Dutch Box alone and it will come back lovely and green and spring.
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| Additional information |
| botanical-name |
Buxus sempervirens "Suffruticosa"
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| height-x-width |
Up to 1m, but usually kept quite low as slow growing
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| planting-distance |
For border: 5 or 6 per metre
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| features |
An evergreen dwarf shrub with glossy green oval foliage and a dense growth habit
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| conditions |
Sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil, but will tolerate a wide range of soils and conditions, clip to maintain formal shape
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| landscape-use |
Edges and borders, topiary, pots and general garen planting, widely used in formal gardens
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| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Botanical Name |
Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'
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| Other Common Names |
Southern Magnolia
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| Origin |
Southeastern USA
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Evergreen
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| Tolerances |
Drought Sensitive, Poor Soil Tolerant, Soggy Soil Sensitive, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
April, December, February, January, March, May, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Monthly, When needed
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| Planting Distance |
1 per 1.5 metres, 2m apart
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| Max Height |
6m
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| Max Width |
3m
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| Growth Speed |
Moderate
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| Prune Me |
after flowering, Only if required
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| Size Maintained at |
4m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flowering Time |
December, February, January, March, November, October
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| Flower Colour |
White
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| Fragrance |
Strong
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Fruit / Seed |
Yes – Non-edible
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| Fruiting Time |
April, March, May
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Uses |
Feature, Fenceline, Bird attracting, Hedging & Screening
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