Is it Boxwood?

Discussion in 'Plant ID' started by aythya-camellia, Dec 11, 2009.

  1. aythya-camellia

    aythya-camellia Seedling

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    I have never seen this plant flower or produce fruit. Evergreen.

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  2. gfreiherr

    gfreiherr Young Pine

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    Both japanese and common boxwoods produce tiny whitish flowers and small fruit. The flowers and fruit are of little value because neither boxwood grows very quickly from seed. (I googled this)
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    It sure looks like a Boxwood. I have 8 and have never noticed blooms either.
     



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  5. aythya-camellia

    aythya-camellia Seedling

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    Fairly slow-growing, too--I didn't prune it this year and it's still small.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    It looks just like the hedging plants in our front garden. They're boxwoods so I'm sure that's what yours is. :stew1:
     
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    aythya-camellia Seedling

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    Well, that's one plant settled.
     

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