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Buxus sempervirens / Ball / 10L
Buxus sempervirens
Confirmed format: 10 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Year-round structure
- Exceptionally tolerant of shaping
- Low maintenance
- Dense, bushy, rounded growth
- Glossy, dark green evergreen foliage
Overview
Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as Boxwood, is a versatile evergreen shrub celebrated for its dense, bushy, rounded growth and glossy, dark green leaves. Providing reliable year-round structure and winter interest, this slow-growing plant is exceptionally tolerant of shaping and topiary, making it a classic choice for formal gardens, borders and patio containers.
Why We Love It
- Provides year-round structure and consistent green appeal.
- Exceptionally tolerant of shaping and ideal for topiary.
- Low maintenance and easy to care for.
- Offers attractive evergreen foliage with winter interest.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Buxus sempervirens |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Boxwood |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, bushy, topiary |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Mature Height | 91 cm – 183 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 (−20°C to −15°C). |
| Mature Spread | 90 cm – 150 cm |
Growing Guide
| Position | Thrives in partial shade. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Requires well-drained soil. |
| Watering | Moderate water need. |
Perfect For
- Containers and pots
- Formal garden borders
- Hedging and screening
- Topiary displays
Good to Know
- Features subtle but attractive value for pollinators.
- Maintains excellent winter interest throughout the colder months.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 10L potted shrub |
|---|---|
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Partial shade
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
- Mature size
- 1.8m high
- Foliage
- evergreen
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