Buxus macrophylla likes light, is slightly tolerant to shade and has certain cold tolerance. It can overwinter naturally in the Huaihe River basin, and North China needs protection, so potted plants are planted in most parts of northeast and northwest China. The requirements for soil are not strict, it can grow in slightly acidic and slightly alkaline soil, and it grows rapidly and has many branches in fertile and well-drained soil.
Characteristics of Euonymus japonicus:
Buxus macrophylla is an evergreen shrub or small tree, with dark green and black leaves and moderate growth rate. It blooms in April and matures in August. Buxus macrophylla can be used as a hedge, pruned into a ball, or molded into seedlings in the garden. Widely used, it is one of the plants commonly used for greening in the north and south of China, especially in the north. Its plant height varies from 1 to 10 m, and 30-80 cm tall seedlings are commonly used in greening. The crown width of ball games is 50-300 cm, the highest record in nature 17 m.
Planting management of Euonymus japonicus
Buxus macrophylla likes humid environment, so it should be watered enough at the beginning of planting, and watered in time according to the current weather to ensure the survival of seedlings. Buxus macrophylla will grow for 1 ~ 2 years in the nursery, and it will take 3 ~ 8 years to cultivate hairy balls and ball games. Pay attention to watering and insect prevention.