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Buxus sempervirens — Boxwood
Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as boxwood, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Renowned for its dense, compact growth and small glossy leaves, boxwood provides year-round structure and is exceptionally tolerant of shaping. Varieties range from low edging types to forms that can be trained into larger topiary specimens.
Perfect for pots, borders or formal gardens, boxwood brings an elegant, timeless feel to any space with neat form and lush, evergreen foliage.
- Flowers: Tiny spring flowers, subtle but attractive to pollinators.
- Foliage: Glossy, dark green evergreen leaves offering consistent year-round appeal.
- Height & Spread: Easily maintained at size; typically 3–6 ft if untrimmed.
- Growth Habit: Dense, bushy, rounded growth; perfect for topiary and shaping.
- Best Placement: Excellent for hedging, borders, pots, or as topiary specimens.
- Care Requirements: Low maintenance; thrives in sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Benefits from regular clipping.
Bring structure and elegance to your garden with Buxus — a classic evergreen for year-round greenery and timeless design.
Plant Details
| Growth Rate | Slow (10–15 cm per year) |
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Growing Guide
| Soil pH | Any (Acid, Neutral or Alkaline) |
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| Hardiness | RHS H6 (−20°C to −15°C). |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Partial shade
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
- Mature size
- 1.8m high
- Foliage
- evergreen
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