boxwood buxus sempervirens
Boxwood Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as English Box or Box Hedge, is an enduring favourite for gardeners across New Zealand. Renowned for its evergreen foliage, easy-care nature, and unrivalled versatility, Buxus sempervirens is the go-to choice for stylish borders, formal hedges, and architectural garden features. With dense, glossy leaves and a slow, steady growth habit, English Box delivers year-round structure and vibrant green colour—making it a smart investment for any landscape. Whether you’re shaping a classic parterre, crafting privacy screens, or adding finesse to your front garden, boxwood buxus sempervirens stands out for reliability, resilience, and aesthetic appeal.
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 $18.23
- 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
