Buxus colchica
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Buxus colchica
Buxus colchica
Buxus colchica, also known as the Colchic Boxwood, is a lovely green shrub that can grow in many shapes. It is often used in gardens to make pretty hedges and borders.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Buxus colchica is a dense, evergreen shrub with small, oval, glossy dark-green leaves. Its new growth emerges a vibrant light-green, creating a striking contrast. Unlike many shrubs, its foliage remains lush year-round.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderBuxalesFamilyBuxaceaeGenusBuxus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient Romans loved to use its relatives for creating elaborate garden mazes.
Even its tiny flowers make a subtle, sweet honey scent, attracting early spring bees.
Its incredibly dense wood is so heavy it can actually sink in water!
Some Boxwoods are so old they have quietly watched centuries of history pass by!
Special abilities
Ability
Evergreen Energy
Buxus colchica can keep its small, glossy leaves all year, helping it make energy even during cold winters.
Ability
Poison Protector
Buxus colchica has toxic compounds in its leaves and bark that help it defend against hungry animals.
Ability
Tough Rooter
Buxus colchica can grow in rocky or poor soils, helping it anchor firmly and survive in challenging mountain habitats.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 200-1500 cm
- Spread
- 150-1000 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- High
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
eaten by
Box Tree Moth
Cydalima perspectalis
Larvae feast on its leaves.
pollinates
European Honeybee
Apis mellifera
Attracted to its small flowers.
shelters
Common Blackbird
Turdus merula
Dense foliage provides nesting sites.
Traits
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Buxus colchica?
200-1500 cm
How wide does Buxus colchica spread?
150-1000 cm
How big are the flowers on Buxus colchica?
0.2-0.5 cm
When does Buxus colchica bloom?
Spring
Is Buxus colchica edible?
No
Is Buxus colchica toxic?
High
What is Buxus colchica's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Buxus colchica pollinated?
Insect
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