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What is the binomial name of variegated English boxwood?

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Buxus sempervirens ‘Variegata’

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What is the binomial name of Green Velvet boxwood?

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Buxus ‘Green Velvet’

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What is the binomial name of Emerald Gaiety euonymus?

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Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety’

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What is the binomial name of Purple wintercreeper euonymus?

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Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’

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What is the binomial name of Sarcoxie euonymus?

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Euonymus fortunei ‘Sarcoxie’

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What is the binomial name of Canadale Gold euonymus?

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Euonymus fortunei ‘Canadale Gold’

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What is the binomial name of Blue Princess holly?

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Ilex x meserveae ‘Blue Princess’

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What is the binomial name of Blue Prince holly?

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Hex x meserveae ‘Blue Prince’

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What are the cultural requirements of broadleaf evergreens?

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Rich, well drained, slightly acidic soil
Fertilize in spring
Pick the right hardiness zone
Protect from wind and afternoon sun
Irrigate in late summer and fall to avoid winter scorch

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What are the characteristics of plants in the Buxaceae family?

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Mostly shrubs
Mostly monoecious

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What does sempervirens mean?

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Always green

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What is the family name of Variegated English boxwood?

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Buxaceae

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What are the uses of the Variegated English boxwood?

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Hedge, specimen, mass planting, topiary, foundation bonsai, accent

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How tall does the Variegated English boxwood and Green velvet boxwood grow?

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4 feet

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What are the light requirements of Variegated English boxwood?

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Full sun to part shade

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What is the family name of Buxus ‘Green Velvet’

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Buxaceae

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What are the uses of the Buxus ‘Green Velvet’

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Low hedge, specimen, accent, group planting, foundation

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What are the light requirements of Green Velvet Boxwood?

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Full sun to part shade

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What are some characteristics of the Celastraceae family?

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Trees, shrubs, or woody vines
Leaves that are simple and often leathery to touch

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When should you prune Boxwoods?

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After the last anticipated frost date to avoid killing new growth when frost occurs

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Why should you use your hands to till the soil around Boxwoods?

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They have shallow roots

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What is the family name of Emerald Gaiety Euonymus?

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Celastraceae

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How tall does the Emerald Gaiety Euonymus grow?

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What are the light conditions of the Emerald Gaiety euonymus?

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Full sun to part shade

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What are the uses of the Emerald Gaiety euonymus?
Foundation, erosion control on slopes, covering walls and fences
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What are euonymus plants susceptible to?
Euonymus scale
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Are boxwoods salt tolerant?
NO!
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What is the family name of the Euonymus'?
Celastraceae
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How tall does the purple wintercreeper euonymus grow?
9 inches
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What is the light requirement of the purple wintercreeper euonymus?
Full sun to part shade
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What are the uses of the purple wintercreeper euonymus?
Groundcover, naturalize, edging, erosion control, cover walls and fences
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How tall does Sarcoxie euonymus grow?
4 feet
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What is the light requirement of the Sarcoxie euonymus?
Full sun to part shade
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Who is fortunei named after?
Scottish botanist
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What is the use of Sarcoxie euonymus?
Mass planting, hedge, covering walls/fences
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How tall does the Canadale Gold euonymus grow?
3 feet
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What are the uses of Canadale Gold Euonymus?
Foundation, erosion control, covering walls/fences
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Which two euonymus' require medium moisture?
Emerald Gaiety and Canadale Gold (the two variegated ones)
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What are the characteristics of plants in the Aquifoliaceae family?
Drupe fruits 4 genera with over 400 species
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What is the family name of the Blue Princess and Blue Prince Holly?
Aquifoliaceae
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How tall does the Blue Princess Holly grow?
12 feet
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What are the light conditions of the Blue Princess and Prince holly?
Full sun to part shade
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What are the uses of the Blue Princess holly?
Hedge, foundation, border, screen
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What are the soil conditions of the Blue Princess and Prince Holly?
Slightly acidic, moist, and well-drained
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What are the uses of the Blue Prince Holly?
Can be planted to provide pollen for Blue Princess holly; foundation, border, screen, hedge
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Which plant on this list is drought tolerant?
Sarcoxie Euonymus
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Who is Meserveae named after?
Kathleen Meserve

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