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buxus bunnings

Looking for information on buxus bunnings or considering the best place to buy buxus in New Zealand? While Bunnings is a popular starting point for gardening enthusiasts, dedicated plant nurseries like ours offer a greater selection, expert advice, and premium-quality boxwood plants not always found in big-box stores. The buxus family includes several versatile and robust evergreens prized for hedging, topiary, and garden borders. Read on to discover your options, why sourcing buxus locally is a great idea, and how to choose the right variety for your landscape.

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Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood)

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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.

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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
Buxus microphylla 'Koreana' (Korean Box) plant with lush, green foliage.

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.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 70 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Topiary
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
Buxus 'Silver Beauty' plant with dark green and yellow variegated foliage.
Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty' (Silver Boxwood)

Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty', commonly known as Box Hedge, features small leaves that are dark green with irregular, cream-silver margins, and...

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Buxus 'Green Gem'

Buxus 'Green Gem' is a compact, evergreen boxwood plant that is ideal for low hedges, borders, and topiary in New Zealand gardens. It forms a dense...

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Buxus sempervirens variegata (Variegated Box) shrub with lush and colourful foliage.
Buxus sempervirens 'variegata'

Buxus sempervirens 'variegata' features small, mid-green leaves with cream-white edges on new growth, which age to become a darker green. It grows to...

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Japanese Box (Buxus microphylla) plants with lush green foliage.
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...

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Buxus 'Graham Blandy' boxwood shrubs growing as a cluster.
Buxus 'Graham Blandy'

Buxus 'Graham Blandy' is a distinctive, upright boxwood cultivar prized in New Zealand for its narrow, columnar form and year-round evergreen...

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A Buxus microphylla 'Freedom' plant with lush, green foliage.
Buxus microphylla 'Freedom'

Buxus microphylla 'Freedom' is a fast-growing, evergreen box hedge variety popular in NZ gardens. It forms dense, bright green foliage that responds...

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Buxus microphylla 'Independence'

Buxus microphylla 'Independence' is a superb compact box hedge variety loved for its fine foliage and dense, tidy growth. This hardy evergreen shrub...

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Buxus harlandii shrub with dense, green foliage.
Buxus harlandii

Buxus harlandii grows to about 1 m tall and the same wide with charming, bright green leaves. Best results with this evergreen shrub are achieved...

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A Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' rounded shrub with dark green foliage.
Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' (Boxwood)

Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa', also known as Dutch Box or Edging Box, is a classic evergreen shrub prized for its compact, rounded growth habit...

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Buxus 'Handsworthiensis' dark green foliage.
Buxus 'Handsworthiensis'

Buxus 'Handsworthiensis' is a larger and more vigorous variety of the commonly known Boxwood. It grows with an upright and spreading habit, hosting...

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A Buxus microphylla 'Japonica' hedge with fresh-green foliage.
Buxus microphylla 'Japonica' (Japanese Box)

Buxus microphylla Japonica, commonly known as Japanese box hedge, grows about twice as fast as English box (Buxus sempervirens). The foliage is also...

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Buxus sinica 'Insularis' plants growing as a hedge.
Buxus sinica var Insularis

Buxus sinica var 'Insularis' is a popular Korean Boxwood that forms a beautiful mound of dark green foliage. New foliage is a fresh, lime green...

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Buxus microphylla 'Curly Locks' hedge.
Buxus 'Curly Locks' (Chinese Box Plant)

Buxus 'Curly Locks' features small, bright green leaves with a gentle curl. The leaves age to dark green and are held on short stems as it grows to...

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Buxus 'Buttercup' with dense, fresh green foliage.
Buxus 'Buttercup' (Buxus Buttercup)

Buxus 'Buttercup' features new leaves that emerge light green and are an excellent complement to the older, darker green leaves. It grows with a...

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Buxus 'Supergreen' lush green foliage.
Buxus 'Supergreen'

Buxus 'Supergreen' grows with an upright shape and features rounded, light green leaves that darken with age. This Boxwood typically grows to 1 m...

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Buxus sempervirens 'Marginata' variegated green and cream leaves.
Buxus 'Marginata'

Buxus 'Marginata', commonly known as English Boxwood or Box Hedge, produces masses of small leaves that are variegated cream and green. These are...

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Buxus 'Elegatissima' dark green and cream foliage.
Buxus sempervirens 'Elegantissima'

Buxus sempervirens 'Elegantissima' grows well in fertile, free draining soil and tolerates both full sun and partial shade. In NZ, it adapts to a...

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Buxus microphylla 'John Baldwin' hedge plant with cream and green foliage.
Buxus 'John Baldwin'

Buxus 'John Baldwin', commonly known as Japanese Box, Littleleaf Box, or Boxwood, is a small, evergreen shrub that makes for an excellent, formal...

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Buxus microphylla 'Faulkner' plants with lush, green foliage growing as a border.
Buxus 'Faulkner'

Buxus 'Faulkner' features small, bright green leaves that age to dark green. These are held on short stems as they grow to 1.2 m tall and 1 m wide...

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Buxus harlandii 'Richard' green foliage.
Buxus harlandii 'Richard'

Buxus harlandii 'Richard', commonly known as Little Boxwood, is a spectacular variety that grows to about 1 m tall and the same wide. It has...

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Buxus 'Tide Hill' rounded shrub with mid-green foliage.
Buxus 'Tide Hill' (Tide Hill Boxwood)

Buxus 'Tide Hill' is a unique dwarf boxwood variety loved for its compact, spreading form and dense evergreen foliage. Unlike traditional upright...

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Buxus 'Winter Gem' shrub with elegant, green foliage.
Buxus 'Winter Gem'

Buxus 'Winter Gem' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its dense foliage, tidy growth habit, and excellent year round colour. This hardy box...

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Ilex crenata 'Helleri' shrubs in a border garden.
Ilex crenata 'Helleri'

Ilex crenata ‘Helleri’ is a compact, slow-growing evergreen shrub with small, glossy green leaves and a dense, mounding habit. Resembling boxwood in...

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A Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' plant in a garden.
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...

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A large Ilex crenata 'Convexa' shrub with dense, green foliage.
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...

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Ilex aquifolium 'Angustifolia'

Ilex aquifolium 'Angustifolia' is an elegant evergreen holly admired for its narrow dark green leaves and dense upright growth habit. This hardy...

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Lonicera nitida 'Lemon Beauty' yellow and green foliage.
Lonicera 'Lemon Beauty'

Lonicera 'Lemon Beauty' is an evergreen shrub often used instead of Buxus. It carries dense, upright branches that host small and glossy leaves that...

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Ilex 'Silver Queen' foliage.
Ilex 'Silver Queen'

Ilex 'Silver Queen' is a striking evergreen holly admired for its glossy dark green leaves edged with creamy silver margins. This elegant shrub or...

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Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood)

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What Is Buxus?

Buxus, commonly known as boxwood, is a hardy, evergreen shrub admired for its dense foliage and elegant structure. Favoured by New Zealand gardeners for centuries, buxus is perfect for low formal hedges, paths, knot gardens, and classic topiary shapes. If you’re searching for “buxus bunnings”, you’re likely interested in these versatile, easy-care plants for your own garden design.

Why Choose a Specialised Nursery Over Buxus Bunnings?

While Bunnings Warehouse does stock buxus, their range and plant condition can be variable, and expert advice is often limited. Our nursery offers a carefully curated range of buxus varieties, grown for success in New Zealand conditions. With us, you get premium plants, ongoing support, and the assurance your hedging will thrive for years.

Our Top Buxus Varieties

Selecting the right boxwood is essential for achieving your desired look and level of maintenance. We provide several distinct buxus varieties, each with unique benefits:

Styling Your Garden With Buxus

Buxus is famous for its neat, evergreen appearance but it also pairs beautifully with flowering shrubs like Chamelaucium Cha Cha (Geraldton Wax Chamelaucium uncinatum), offering contrast in both texture and colour. Whether you dream of crisp garden edges, intricate parterre designs, or simply want to add structure to a mixed border, buxus will fit your vision.

Ready to Create Lasting Structure?

Searching for "buxus bunnings" is a great start, but for the best selection and support, choose a New Zealand nursery that stands behind its plants. Explore our range, find the buxus that suits your style and site, and enjoy a timeless garden investment with expert help at every step.

Discover the possibilities with healthy, thriving buxus for your home today.

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.

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