Owing to its fine grain it is a good wood for fine wood carving, although this is limited by the small sizes available. It is also resistant to splitting and chipping, and thus useful for decorative or storage boxes. Formerly, it was used for wooden combs. As a timber or wood for carving it is "boxwood" in all varieties of English. A Style statement in Fresh Foliage offering a high-class premium quality opulent look where-ever you position them. The boxwood pyramid does well everywhere, but it does prefer a spot in full sun or partial shade. Advice & Care A topiary cone has rounded edges and resembles an upside-down ice cream cone. A topiary pyramid has sharp edges, resembling an Egyptian pyramid. Both topiary styles are great for adding height and interest to the garden and can be used to line pathways or create a focal point for your outdoor area. Most topiary plants will have been grown in the open ground, and then lifted with a root-ball of soil attached to the roots and placed in a container a relatively short time before being sold. So, the plant will have lost a significant proportion of its roots, and will be susceptible to drying out for at least a year or two after planting.

Suitable for container planting: Yes, most definitely, Buxus are equally happy in a pot as they are in the ground. Keep in mind if pot planted, they will need to be repotted approximately every 3 years in larger pots and fresh compost. Eventual height and spread: Not really applicable as all our buxus plants are for topiary rather than hedging but left untrimmed can reach upto 3 metres with a 3 metre spread. Buxus sempervirens'Blauer Heinz' – a slow-growing box variety with blueish-green foliage. This plant is used for hedging and topiary, especially balls. Your Buxus plant may be dying because it’s not planted in the right location. Buxus requires partial shade and protection from high winds (they do not fare well in bright sun or windy conditions). Phytophthora species are microscopic fungus like organisms found in the soil that cause root and stem base decay of plants. It is usually found in soils that are heavy and waterlogged and can infect trees, woody plants and vegetables. Symptoms

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Apply a granular slow-release fertilizer that preferably lasts a full 12 months. Ensure it is well watered in. A regular watering is needed. Try and keep the leaves dry and water from the base. Feeding your box plant is essential for healthy growth when it is kept in a container, and something you may wish to do, but is not strictly necessary, if your topiary is planted in the ground. Whether you can revive your dying boxwood shrub highly depends on the reason it is dying. We will detail some of the common reasons a Buxus plant may be dying and provide solutions for them – diagnosing the problem as soon as possible maximises the chances of successfully reviving your Buxus plant. Macrophoma leaf spot is caused by the fungus Macrophoma candollei, a weakly pathogenic fungus. Similar to Volutella blight it can be managed by improving cultural conditions. Symptoms Like most hardy evergreens box is often starved. We feed our roses, fruit and vegetables, but usually leave evergreens like boxwood hungry. As they grow in the same soil for many years they eventually become starved. This results in discolouration and weak growth. Feeding once or twice a year with Vitax Buxus Fertiliser provides all the nutrients needed to maintain that rich dark green colour and promote strong healthy growth that is more resistant to disease.

Multi Stem tree: Two or more stems arising from or near ground level, growing from one root system. Excessive sunlight can result in sun-scorched leaves but plants will recover from this. Some bronzing of the foliage may occur in the Autumn. Topiary cones and pyramids make a great addition to any outdoor space whether they’re placed symmetrically outside your front door, as a centrepiece for your garden or along garden paths. Topiary cones and pyramids are popular amongst households. Their unique shape can make your garden feel and look more spacious. But what’s the difference between the two?Evergreen, small-leaved, slow growing Buxus Sempervirens (Boxwood) has been gracing our gardens for centuries. It is best loved as a neatly clipped low hedge or use in geometric topiary shapes like these ever-popular Buxus Sempervirens Cones, also known as Buxus Pyramid Topiary. The boxwood pyramid looks great in your garden, in the ground, in a pot or planter. The plant is still a symbol of reliability and class. Happy in any aspect from full sun to full shade although some shelter is recommended as a strong prevailing wind may cause leaf scorch.