Properties (55)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
Plant
|
gptkbp:cabinType |
Hardwood
|
gptkbp:climate |
Temperate climates
|
gptkbp:colors |
Green
Yellowish |
gptkbp:commonName |
gptkb:Boxwood_leaf_miner
Root rot Boxwood_blight |
gptkbp:companionPlants |
gptkb:Hosta
Rhododendron Azalea |
gptkbp:cookingMethod |
Carving
Musical instruments Inlays |
gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
Fertilizing in spring
Shearing for shape Watering during dry spells |
gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
Symbol of fidelity
Used in traditional gardens |
gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
5-9
|
gptkbp:family |
Buxaceae
|
gptkbp:fauna |
gptkb:Buxus_microphylla
Buxus sempervirens |
gptkbp:genus |
Buxus
|
gptkbp:grapeVarieties |
Capsule
|
gptkbp:growthRate |
Evergreen
Slow to moderate |
gptkbp:height |
1-5 meters
|
gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
Used in medieval gardens
Used_in_Renaissance_gardens Used_in_ancient_Rome |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Boxwood
|
gptkbp:investmentFocus |
No
|
gptkbp:isA |
Shrub
|
gptkbp:isReferencedIn |
Acidic to neutral
|
gptkbp:landscape |
Cottage gardens
Formal gardens Borders Pathways Foundation plantings Japanese_gardens |
gptkbp:leafArrangement |
Opposite
|
gptkbp:leafShape |
Oval
|
gptkbp:lighting |
Partial shade to full sun
|
gptkbp:maintenance |
Pruning required
|
gptkbp:nativeTo |
gptkb:Asia
Europe |
gptkbp:propagationMethod |
Cuttings
|
gptkbp:reproduction |
Annual fertilization recommended
|
gptkbp:seasonalActivities |
Mulching recommended
|
gptkbp:soilType |
Well-drained soil
|
gptkbp:uses |
Ornamental purposes
Topiary Hedges |
gptkbp:waterSource |
Moderate
|