Common Hedge Plants
Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood)
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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Lonicera Honey Hedge Lime (Shrubby Honeysuckle)
Lonicera Honey Hedge Lime is an evergreen shrub often used instead as an alternative to a Buxus hedge. It carries dense, upright branches that host small and glossy green leaves. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Lonicera Honey Hedge Lime is often used for hedging and topiary, included in a mixed planting, or used to brighten up an area.
