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The box tree thrives in almost any well-drained soil, and best in a partially shaded position.
The box tree thrives in almost any well-drained soil, and best in a partially shaded position.
Propagation is by cuttings from mature wood early in fall, kept during the winter in the cool greenhouse or under handlights in the open; in more temperate regions they may be inserted in a shady place in the open air; 4 to 6 inches is the best size for outdoor cuttings. Layers will also make good plants. The dwarf variety is usually propagated by division. In planting borders, it is essential to insert the divided plants deeply and as firmly as possible, and to give plenty of water in the beginning. Seeds are sown soon after maturity, but it requires a long time to raise plants of good size from them.
Propagation is by cuttings from mature wood early in fall, kept during the winter in the cool greenhouse or under handlights in the open; in more temperate regions they may be inserted in a shady place in the open air; 4 to 6 inches is the best size for outdoor cuttings. Layers will also make good plants. The dwarf variety is usually propagated by division. In planting borders, it is essential to insert the divided plants deeply and as firmly as possible, and to give plenty of water in the beginning. Seeds are sown soon after maturity, but it requires a long time to raise plants of good size from them.
B. californica, Lk.--Simmpndsia callfornica.—B. Fortunei. Carr. -B. longlfolia.—B. Pfolunci, Hort.-B. japonica.—B. Hdrlandii, Hance. Branches pubescent: Lvs. narrow obovate. emarginate,¼ -l ¼in. long. China.—B. longlfdlia, Boiss. (B. Fortunei, Carr.). Lva. narrow-elliptic or lanceolate. 1-1¼ in. long Orient, China.— B. longlfdlia, Hort.-B. sempervirens var. angustlfolia.—B. Wallichiana. Baill. Branches pubescent: Lvs. linear-elliptic, 1-2½ in. long. Himalaya,.
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