clipped buxus
Clipped buxus is a timeless favourite for gardeners seeking neat structure, elegant topiary, or classic hedging in New Zealand gardens. Renowned for their lush, evergreen foliage and compact growth habit, clipped buxus plants are prized for their versatility in both formal and contemporary landscapes. Whether you’re shaping bold geometrical balls, crisp rectangles, or soft cloud-like forms, clipped buxus is an exceptional choice for bringing definition and sophistication to your outdoor spaces.
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 lighter in colour being lime green and glossy. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Buxus microphylla Japonica can be clipped into a small hedge or used to create elaborate patterns as found in parterre gardens. It is often used for topiary, added to mixed plantings, or maintained in a container.
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 and adaptability to shaping. Ideal for formal hedges, borders, and topiary, it maintains its vibrant colour year-round. With excellent cold tolerance and minimal shaping required, it's a reliable choice for formal gardens, cottage landscapes, and container planting throughout New Zealand.
From $16.95
