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buxus shrub

The versatile buxus shrub is a favourite with New Zealand gardeners, loved for its neat, evergreen foliage and exceptional ability to create formal hedges, topiaries, and classic garden borders. With its compact growth and lush appearance, the buxus shrub fits beautifully in both traditional and contemporary landscaping. Whether you're designing a parterre, framing a pathway, or looking for low-maintenance greenery that responds well to shaping, the buxus shrub stands out as a time-tested staple.

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 when it is planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site.

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

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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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 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 '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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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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Tree Fertiliser (Tree Fertiliser)

Using tree fertiliser results in plants having better quality foliage, more profuse flowering, stronger stems, and a much healthier and brighter...

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Coprosma 'Portwine' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Coprosma 'Portwine'

Coprosma 'Portwine' is a bold evergreen shrub admired for its rich deep burgundy foliage that delivers dramatic colour throughout the year. Well...

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Coprosma acerosa 'Taiko' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Coprosma 'Taiko'

Coprosma 'Taiko' is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its rich chocolate to deep burgundy foliage and naturally rounded form. This hardy selection...

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Viburnum opulus Sterile

Viburnum opulus 'Sterile' (Snowball Bush) is a stunning deciduous shrub admired for its large rounded clusters of pure white flowers that resemble...

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Rhododendron 'Mt Everest'

Rhododendron 'Mt Everest' is a magnificent evergreen shrub admired for its impressive flowering display and lush dark green foliage. During spring...

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Hebe 'Wairua Beauty'

Hebe 'Wairua Beauty' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its lush green foliage and masses of attractive lilac to mauve flower spikes through...

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Rhododendron 'Gwenevere'

Rhododendron 'Gwenevere' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its elegant flowers and lush dark green foliage. During spring, the blooms create...

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Hebe 'Wiri Image'

Hebe 'Wiri Image' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its glossy green foliage and masses of attractive mauve to violet flower spikes that...

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Leptospermum 'Merinda'

Leptospermum 'Merinda' is a beautiful flowering manuka shrub valued for its masses of colourful blooms and fine evergreen foliage. This attractive...

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Philadelphus virginalis

Philadelphus virginalis is a beautiful deciduous shrub admired for its masses of highly fragrant double white flowers that appear during late spring...

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Rhododendron 'Pawhuska'

Rhododendron 'Pawhuska' is an impressive evergreen shrub admired for its beautiful flowering display and attractive dark green foliage. During...

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Rhododendron 'Black Magic'

Rhododendron 'Black Magic' is a striking evergreen shrub renowned for its rich, dramatic flowers and glossy dark green foliage. During spring, the...

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Brunfelsia undulata 'White Caps' stunning white flowers.
Brunfelsia 'White Caps'

Brunfelsia 'White Caps' is an attractive evergreen shrub valued for its glossy green foliage and fragrant white flowers that often change colour as...

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Rhododendron 'Scented Sun'

Rhododendron 'Scented Sun' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its fragrant flowers and attractive dark green foliage. During spring, the...

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Pieris japonica 'Purity'

Pieris japonica 'Purity' is an elegant evergreen shrub renowned for its masses of pure white bell shaped flowers that create a spectacular display in...

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Abelia 'Francis Mason' shrub with yellow foliage and pink-white flowers.
Abelia 'Francis Mason'

Abelia 'Francis Mason' is a vibrant and versatile shrub loved for its golden yellow foliage and clusters of soft pink to white flowers in summer and...

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Dichroa Blue Stars (Evergreen Hydrangea)

Dichroa 'Blue Stars' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its clusters of intense blue star shaped flowers followed by brilliant metallic blue...

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Buxus harlandii

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Why Choose a Buxus Shrub?

Buxus shrubs are valued for their vibrant, year-round colour and their ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings. These hardy plants tolerate sun or partial shade and grow well across many areas in New Zealand, from coastal regions to urban gardens. Known for their easy-to-maintain growth, buxus varieties seldom disappoint even novice gardeners.

Best Types of Buxus Shrub for New Zealand Gardens

When it comes to selecting the right buxus for your landscape, consider form, size, and growing conditions. The well-loved Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood) forms the backbone of many classic hedges due to its dense, upright growth. For those seeking a smaller, more compact form ideal for edging or knot gardens, Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' (Boxwood) is a top pick.

If your garden experiences particularly cold winters, Buxus koreana (Korean Boxwood) offers impressive cold hardiness while maintaining a lush, green look. For those after something a little different, Buxus harlandii features fine-textured leaves and can be used for ornamental highlights or shaped specimens. Another standout is Buxus 'John Baldwin', prized for its rounded form and resistance to common boxwood issues.

Planting and Caring for Your Buxus Shrub

A buxus shrub ticks all the boxes for ease of establishment and ongoing care. Choose a well-drained soil and add organic matter to give your new shrub the best start. Regular watering during dry spells is important, especially while your plant is getting established. Buxus responds well to trimming and shaping, making it easy to achieve clean lines and sculpted forms. Feeding in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser will keep your plant looking its best.

Perfect Uses for the Buxus Shrub

The buxus shrub is incredibly adaptable. Use it for formal hedges along driveways, as a backdrop in mixed borders, or create eye-catching topiary shapes in pots near entrances. Thanks to its moderate growth, a buxus shrub requires only a few trims a year to keep looking smart. Their dense foliage also provides excellent shelter and privacy in smaller urban gardens.

Where to Buy Quality Buxus Shrubs

Our nursery offers a full range of buxus shrubs for both hedging and specimen planting. Explore premium varieties like Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' (Boxwood), Buxus koreana (Korean Boxwood), Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood), Buxus harlandii, and Buxus 'John Baldwin', hand-picked for New Zealand gardens.

Discover how a buxus shrub can elevate your landscape with time-tested elegance, structure, and enduring colour. Add this classic favourite to your planting plan and enjoy a beautiful garden that looks great all year round.

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