Characteristics
Evergreen tree or bush. Commonly used in gardening.
Location
It must be placed outdoors, in full sun, all year round.
Watering
Abundantly in summer and in moderation in winter.
Fertilization
Spring and autumn.
Re-potting
In spring, every two or three years.
Substrate
TERRABONSAI from Mistral Bonsai.
After repotting, it is convenient to water with a solution of VITABONSAI from Mistral Bonsai, to accelerate the tree’s recovery.
Pruning and pinching
Pruning
During growing season.
Pinching
Pinching must be performed when the bud has six to eight pairs of leaves, leaving only two pairs of leaves.
Wiring
All year round, better in spring.
Curiosities
This tree can leave for hundreds of years, up to 500 years. Its wood is very hard and compact, of yellow colour and very appreciated to produce flutes, pipes, spoons and hafts for tools. Nowadays it is vastly exploited, therefore it is difficult to find old trees. One of the few places we can still find Buxus in wild nature is in some protected areas like the National Park of Ordesa (Huesca) where there are 6 metres tall trees.