{"product_id":"fastigiata-upright-english-box-buxus-sempervirens-fastigiata","title":"Fastigiata Upright English Box - Buxus sempervirens 'Fastigiata'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFastigiata Upright English Box (\u003cem\u003eBuxus sempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fastigiata') is a classic small-leaved evergreen with a slender, upright habit. Clipped, it makes a narrow formal hedge or a tall column; left alone it can pass 3m. It grows slowly, which is exactly why it holds a clipped shape so well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA narrow footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows up rather than out, so it suits boundaries, fence lines and tight garden spots where a normal hedge would take too much room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic box foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, dense, deep green leaves give the traditional look of a formal English garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes any formal shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips cleanly into hedges, columns, balls and topiary, and it is equally at home in a container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow growth means fewer trims and a shape that stays crisp between visits with the shears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold winters suit it, which makes it a natural for gardens in the cooler south.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow hedges and screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant about 50cm apart along a fence line or boundary for a tall, slim screen. Left unclipped it will grow 3m or more, so clip it to the height you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal gardens and entrances.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair of columns, in the ground or in pots, frames a front door or a garden gate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its upright habit gives you a ready-made column to clip, and it copes well with pot life if watered consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fastigiata Upright English Box in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny position suits it, and it also grows in part shade. English box is the classic for temperate gardens and does especially well in the cooler south, including Melbourne, Adelaide, Tasmania and the highlands. In the warm, humid north, Japanese box is the more dependable box. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a free draining site. It copes with most soils but not acidic ones, so check the pH before planting if you are not sure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water it in well at planting, then keep the water up for its first 12 weeks while the roots settle. Fertilise in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required to maintain the form. For a crisp formal line, clip twice a year, in late spring and late summer. Unclipped, it will grow to 3m or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Fastigiata Upright English Box as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Box grows slowly, so a tube is a long-term investment: expect a hedge to take years rather than months, and plan on clipping early to build density. Plants travel upright and settle in within a couple of weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buxus\"\u003eBrowse the full box and buxus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eTall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003ePlants for topiary and shaping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/buxus-english-box-care-guide\"\u003eEnglish box and buxus care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnclipped, it will reach 3m or more. Clip it and it stays at whatever height you choose, which is why it is popular for narrow screens and low formal hedges alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Upright English box is a good container plant for formal gardens, particularly as a matched pair. Use quality potting mix, water regularly and feed in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All box is toxic if eaten, to people as well as dogs and cats, so plant it where animals cannot chew it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787185291583,"sku":"BUX-SEM-FASTIG-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/fastigiata-upright-english-box-buxus-sempervirens-fastigiata.jpg?v=1792150680","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/fastigiata-upright-english-box-buxus-sempervirens-fastigiata","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}