buxus sempervirens cultivars
Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as English Box or Box Hedge, is a classic evergreen shrub prized for its versatility in New Zealand landscapes. This elegant plant is ideal for low hedging, topiary, and formal gardens, and a rich array of buxus sempervirens cultivars makes it easy to adapt to every garden style and design. Whether you’re seeking a striking border, a feature plant, or something truly unique for your garden, understanding the various buxus sempervirens cultivars is essential for achieving your vision.
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
