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Boxwood Buxus Sempervirens

Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood)

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Boxwood, English Box, Common Box

Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as English Box or Box Hedge, is a classic evergreen shrub popular in New Zealand for formal hedging and topiary. It features small, glossy green leaves and a dense, slow-growing habit, typically reaching 1–2 metres in height. Ideal for clipped borders, knot gardens, and low-maintenance structure, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. With regular trimming, Buxus sempervirens provides a timeless, elegant framework for both traditional and modern garden designs.

  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Shrubs
  • Height:
    1.00 m
  • Spread:
    1.00 m
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Hardy
  • Garden uses:
    Borders, Containers, Hedging, Paths & Steps, Topiary
  • Garden styles:
    Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

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