Common Box

Ornamental shrub ideal for hedges because it tolerates pruning. An excellent shrub for topiary art. Its hard wood has a unique color used for engraving, to make buttons and ustensils. It has laxative and homeopathic properties. It is used in case of rheumatism, to cure injuries, baldness, dermatitis. Ideal potplant, used in florist art.

Evergreen 1.5m tall shrub. The foliage is very dense and thick with bright green leaves. The flowers are small, yellow growing in clusters.

Preference for rich and well drained soils together with temperate climates.

Dig a hole at least two or three times as wide and deep as the root ball. Take out the plant from the container and loosen roots to allow them to spread out in all direction. Cut possible broken roots. Mix the soil extracted with a substrate and fill part of the hole with the mixture obtained. Place the plant in the hole and cover with the remaining mixture. Compact the soil around the plant and water thoroughly.