English Box Buxus Sempervirens
Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood)
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.
From $17.96
- 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, Rock
