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Looking for buxus for sale in New Zealand? You’ve come to the right place. Buxus, or boxwood, is the ideal choice for gardeners and landscapers who want versatility, year-round structure, and timeless beauty in their outdoor spaces. At our nursery, we offer a wide selection of buxus varieties, perfect for formal hedging, stylish borders, topiary, and low-maintenance garden design. Discover vigorous, healthy buxus plants expertly grown to thrive in New Zealand conditions, so you can create a garden that stays green and gorgeous throughout every season.

Buxus sempervirens perfectly manicured balls.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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 '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 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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Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' yellow and green foliage.

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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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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Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood)

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Why Choose Buxus

Buxus is renowned for its dense, evergreen foliage and slow, manageable growth, making it a favourite for hedges and ornamental shapes. If you need reliable structure for your garden, buxus offers superb resilience, tolerating pruning and shaping with ease. Whether you are planning a tidy box hedge, classic garden edges, or intricate topiary, buxus provides the versatility you need. Its ability to grow well in both sun and partial shade, combined with its adaptability to various soil types, makes buxus a reliable option for gardens throughout New Zealand.

Our Buxus Varieties

We offer several premium buxus varieties, each with unique qualities to suit your landscape. Looking for compact growth and excellent cold tolerance? Try Buxus 'Winter Gem', which keeps its colour even through chilly winters. Interested in a tough, disease-resistant choice? Buxus sinica var Insularis is a standout and thrives in our climate. If you prefer the classic elegance of Japanese boxwood, Buxus microphylla 'Japonica' (Japanese Box) offers lush foliage and neat form. For traditional hedging, Buxus 'Handsworthiensis' remains a trusted favourite with reliable performance season after season. For gardeners wanting small-leaved, dense growth, Buxus 'Green Gem' is an excellent choice.

Planting and Care Tips

Buxus thrives best when planted in well-draining soil and watered regularly until established. Pruning a couple of times each year keeps your hedge neat and encourages denser foliage. If you’re starting a new border or rejuvenating a hedge, choose healthy, disease-free buxus for sale from our nursery, ensuring great results and minimal maintenance. Use mulch to protect roots and feed with a balanced fertiliser to support strong growth.

Perfect for New Zealand Gardens

From tightly-clipped formal hedges in city gardens to welcoming paths and decorative topiary in suburb spaces, buxus is the go-to evergreen. Its popularity is matched by its performance: tough, versatile, and easy to maintain. If you’re searching for buxus for sale in NZ, we stock a range of sizes and varieties ready for planting, all selected for resilience and stunning appearance.

Buy Healthy Buxus Plants Today

Find high-quality buxus for sale at our nursery and enjoy premium plants that make landscaping easy. Browse our selection of top-performing buxus varieties—including Buxus 'Winter Gem', Buxus sinica var Insularis, Buxus microphylla 'Japonica' (Japanese Box), Buxus 'Handsworthiensis', and Buxus 'Green Gem'—and find the perfect fit for your garden. Whether you’re establishing a new landscape or renewing an old hedge, our expert team is here to help you choose the right buxus for your needs.


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