- Botanical name: Buxus microphylla 'Golden Triumph'
- Common name: Box
- Family: Buxaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
Yellow
Green
Golden
- Key features:
- Colourful new growth
- Prefers rich soil
Unlike the common box, which is native to the British Isles, Buxus microphylla is an Asian species that comes in many different forms, each with varying abilities to tolerate frost. Buxus microphylla ‘Golden Triumph’ is one of the hardier cultivars, with slow growing, smaller leaves. New foliage is yellow, maturing to a yellowish green two-tone. It can be grown in full or part sun and enjoys moist, yet well drained soil.
How to grow Buxus 'Golden Triumph'
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Plant size
90cm height
1.2m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Take cuttings |
J
Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do not Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
Buxus 'Golden Triumph' and wildlife
Buxus 'Golden Triumph' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Buxus 'Golden Triumph' poisonous?
Buxus 'Golden Triumph' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
