english buxus
English Buxus, also known as Buxus sempervirens, is a classic evergreen shrub prized for its elegant, dense foliage and timeless appeal in New Zealand gardens. Renowned for its versatility, English Buxus is most commonly used to create neat hedges, formal borders, and striking topiary shapes. With its rich green leaves and slow-growing, compact habit, English Buxus brings a refined touch to modern landscape designs as well as traditional cottage gardens. Discover why English Buxus is the trusted choice for structure and year-round greenery in your outdoor spaces.
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.
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- 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
