buxus english
Buxus english, known botanically as Buxus sempervirens or English Box, is the classic evergreen shrub prized by gardeners across New Zealand for its elegant form, lush green foliage, and versatility in outdoor spaces. Whether you’re dreaming of a formal hedge, a neat border, or intricate topiary shapes, buxus english provides a timeless, low-maintenance solution. With a slow, dense growth habit and small, glossy leaves, English Box is the top choice for creating structured gardens, defining walkways, or adding year-round interest to containers and courtyard designs.
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
