english box hedge nz
Searching for the perfect plant to define your garden paths, create striking borders, or design a classic formal hedge? The English box hedge is a favourite among New Zealand gardeners seeking timeless structure and refined beauty. Recognised for its lush green foliage and dense, slow-growing habit, the English box hedge (Buxus sempervirens) delivers elegance and versatility, thriving in a wide range of NZ climates. Whether you're shaping neat topiary balls or layering interest along walkways, an English box hedge brings traditional charm and year-round appeal to gardens big and small.
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 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.
