Buxus sinica, also known as Chinese boxwood, is a highly sought-after evergreen shrub that brings timeless style and structure to New Zealand gardens. Valued for its dense, glossy foliage and naturally compact form, buxus sinica is an ideal choice for low hedges, topiary, and formal planting schemes. Whether you’re shaping an elegant parterre or lining pathways with crisp green edges, this versatile shrub provides year-round interest and genuine curb appeal.

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.
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Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty', commonly known as Box Hedge, features small leaves that are dark green with irregular, cream-silver margins, and held densely on short stems. Left untrimmed it will eventually grow to 1 m tall and 1.2 m wide. Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty' is commonly trimmed into a small hedge, used for topiary, or maintained in a container. Space plants 20 cm apart for a box hedge.
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