buxus boxwood shrubs
Buxus boxwood shrubs are cherished by New Zealand gardeners for their unrivalled versatility, lush evergreen foliage, and timeless appeal. Whether you’re defining borders, creating a formal hedge, or adding topiary features to your landscape, buxus boxwood shrubs offer structure and year-round beauty. Their dense, compact form makes them an essential choice for both traditional and modern gardens. At our NZ nursery, we offer an exceptional selection of buxus varieties, each prized for reliably holding its shape and vibrant colour in a wide range of conditions.
Buxus microphylla (Littleleaf Boxwood)
Buxus microphylla, commonly known as Japanese Box or Littleleaf Boxwood, is a compact evergreen shrub renowned for its dense, glossy green foliage and adaptability to shaping. Ideal for formal hedges, borders, and topiary, it maintains its vibrant colour year-round. With excellent cold tolerance and minimal shaping required, it's a reliable choice for formal gardens, cottage landscapes, and container planting throughout New Zealand.
From $16.95
Buxus koreana (Korean Boxwood)
Buxus koreana, commonly known as Korean Box, is a cold-hardy, evergreen shrub ideal for low hedging and formal borders in New Zealand gardens. It features small, oval, green leaves and a compact, rounded growth habit, typically reaching 60–90 cm in height. Known for its excellent winter tolerance, it performs well in cooler regions. Korean Box thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil and responds well to regular trimming, making it perfect for neat, structured planting designs.
From $16.95
