buxus sinica
Buxus sinica, also known as Chinese boxwood, is a highly sought-after evergreen shrub that brings timeless style and structure to New Zealand gardens. Valued for its dense, glossy foliage and naturally compact form, buxus sinica is an ideal choice for low hedges, topiary, and formal planting schemes. Whether you’re shaping an elegant parterre or lining pathways with crisp green edges, this versatile shrub provides year-round interest and genuine curb appeal.
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 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.
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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