Shrub ID

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by englak, Dec 17, 2006.

  1. englak

    englak Active Member 10 Years

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    What is this shrub? Evergreen, 2-2.5 meters tall, growing in Vancouver.

    Thanks for the help.
     

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  2. TonyR

    TonyR Active Member

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    Buxus sempervirens, common box
     
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  3. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    This is what box looks like when happily sited and not clipped. It's really quite a nice thing, especially when it turns blue like this one has. The species is also treelike when old enough, in a suitable situation (good soil, left unmolested etc.). I have seen a few down here about 6m high.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Here's a nice mature box for you, about 8-9m tall, to show the natural growth form. Photo from last spring.
     

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