round buxus balls
Round buxus balls are a timeless feature in both classic and contemporary New Zealand gardens. Their neat, evergreen foliage lends structure and sophistication to garden beds, pathways, and patio containers. Loved by landscape designers and home gardeners alike, these elegant clipped spheres work beautifully as statement pieces, low hedges, or in pairs flanking entrances. Whether you’re seeking to introduce more symmetry to your space or want to soften hard landscape lines, round buxus balls offer versatility and year-round visual interest to any outdoor setting.
Buxus harlandii 'Richard'
Buxus harlandii 'Richard', commonly known as Little Boxwood, is a spectacular variety that grows to about 1 m tall and the same wide. It has charming, bright green leaves with a slight indentation at the tip that makes it easily identified. Buxus harlandii 'Richard' is often trimmed into a formal hedge, used for topiary, planted as a screen, grown as a backdrop for smaller plants, or included in a mixed planting. For a box hedge, space plants 30-40 cm apart.
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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 alternative to buxus, this hardy plant provides year round structure and neat formality in New Zealand gardens. Its fine textured foliage and excellent response to clipping make it ideal for hedging, topiary, borders, and formal garden designs. Ilex crenata 'Convexa' thrives in a wide range of conditions and offers reliable evergreen beauty with low maintenance appeal throughout the year.
From $27.53
