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buxus for sale nz

Find the best selection of buxus for sale NZ and transform your garden into a lush, vibrant space. Buxus—also known as box or boxwood—are prized evergreen shrubs famed for their versatility, resilience, and classic look. Ideal for low hedges, topiary, edging, and formal gardens, buxus varieties offer year-round structure with glossy green leaves that respond beautifully to clipping and shaping. Whether you’re planning to frame a walkway, create neat borders, or shape a stunning knot garden, our range of premium buxus plants will help you achieve a polished, timeless landscape.

Buxus 'Silver Beauty' plant with dark green and yellow variegated foliage.

Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty' (Silver Boxwood)

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Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty', commonly known as Box Hedge, features small leaves that are dark green with irregular, cream-silver margins, and held densely on short stems. Left untrimmed it will eventually grow to 1 m tall and 1.2 m wide. Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty' is commonly trimmed into a small hedge, used for topiary, or maintained in a container. Space plants 20 cm apart for a box hedge.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.20 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, 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.

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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...

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...

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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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 '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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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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A large Ilex crenata 'Convexa' shrub with dense, green foliage.
Ilex crenata Convexa (Japanese Holly)

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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Ligustrum undulatum (Box Leaf Privet)

Ligustrum undulatum, commonly known as the Box Leaf Privet, is a fast-growing, compact shrub grown for its form and foliage. It grows as rounded bush...

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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 'Silver Beauty' (Silver Boxwood)

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Why Choose Buxus for Your New Zealand Garden

Buxus thrive throughout New Zealand’s varied climates, from temperate coasts to cool inland gardens. This makes them a favourite among Kiwi landscapers and home gardeners looking for hardy evergreen structure and shape. Their dense growth tolerates regular trimming, and their steady, moderate growth rate makes maintenance a breeze—all while providing durable, long-lasting beauty. When you choose buxus for sale NZ, you’re investing in plants that bring elegance and architectural interest to any outdoor setting.

Popular Buxus Varieties in NZ

Our nursery stocks a range of leading buxus varieties to suit your garden’s unique style and needs. For reliable performance and easy maintenance, consider these popular choices:

Planting and Care Tips

To get the most out of your buxus for sale NZ purchase, plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and water deeply during establishment. Buxus respond well to regular trimming, usually in late summer, which encourages lush foliage and neat lines. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid piling mulch against the plant stems. Fertilise lightly in spring to support vigorous new growth.

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Browse our quality range to buy buxus for sale NZ and enjoy prompt nationwide delivery from a trusted local nursery. Each plant arrives healthy and ready to thrive, whether you’re updating a formal garden, creating low-maintenance borders, or exploring creative hedge designs. Add instant style, structure, and value to your property with premium buxus—the top choice for New Zealand gardens.

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