buxus alternatives
Searching for reliable buxus alternatives in New Zealand? Whether your traditional box hedge is suffering from box blight or you simply want a fresh, resilient look for your garden borders, exploring other options can transform your outdoor space. There are a variety of wonderful evergreen shrubs that mimic the clipped structure and lushness of buxus but are easier to grow, less susceptible to disease, and just as versatile for shaping sculpted hedges, low borders, and formal gardens.
Ilex crenata 'Convexa'
Ilex crenata 'Convexa' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its small glossy dark green leaves and naturally dense growth habit. Often used as an alternative to buxus, this hardy plant provides year round structure and neat formality in New Zealand gardens.
From $27.53
Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon'
Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' is an evergreen shrub often used instead of Buxus for hedges. It carries dense, upright branches that host small and glossy leaves that are variegated green and yellow. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide. It can be trimmed as necessary, even down to 15 cm.
From $16.95
