Buxus sempervirens
Family
Buxacaea
Origin
South East Asia
Description
The Bonsai Buxus sempervirens, or Common Boxwood, is a slow-growing evergreen valued for its small, glossy leaves and dense branching. Its compact shape lends itself well to precise styling, ideal for formal upright, informal upright, and hedge-like bonsai forms. Its refined foliage and steady growth provide enduring greenery and structure. Widely used as an ornamental plant, it is cultivated into diverse designs, featuring a shallow root system and thin bark.
Specifications
Age : 2.5 - 3 Years
Size (Approx) : L X W X H : 5" x 4" x 7"
Note : The plant might differ a little than the picture as each Bonsai is created differently.
Environment
Thriving in partial shade and requiring minimal maintenance, this bonsai is ideal for indoor displays or shaded outdoor settings. To maintain health and appearance, regular thinning of the foliage is necessary to let light reach inner branches, preventing bare spots and encouraging backbudding. Consistent pruning enhances branch ramification and reduces leaf size. It is equally important to permit some unrestricted growth to sustain the bonsai’s overall vitality. Typically, the initial growth flush in spring (around April or May, depending on climate) can grow freely to strengthen the tree, followed by careful pinching and pruning throughout the remainder of the year to shape the foliage precisely.