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Buxus sempervirens Cone
Buxus sempervirens
25L pot • Cone form • Supplied approximately 145cm tall
Plant Highlights: Elegant cone-shaped topiary • Dense evergreen foliage • Year-round architectural structure • Ideal for formal gardens and entrances • Easy to maintain with regular clipping
Overview
Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as Common Box, is a classic evergreen shrub valued for its dense branching and small, glossy green leaves. Expertly trained into a refined cone, this specimen provides instant structure and symmetry, making it an elegant focal point in both traditional and contemporary gardens.
Its naturally compact growth and excellent response to clipping have made box one of the most popular plants for topiary. Whether planted in decorative containers, flanking a doorway or incorporated into formal garden designs, this evergreen cone delivers year-round interest and enduring style.
Why We Love It
- Professionally trained cone provides instant architectural impact.
- Dense evergreen foliage offers colour and structure throughout the year.
- Excellent for framing entrances and pathways.
- Naturally compact growth responds well to clipping.
- Suitable for borders, courtyards and large decorative containers.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Buxus sempervirens |
| Common Name | Common Box |
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub trained as cone topiary |
| Foliage | Small, glossy, rich green evergreen leaves |
| Flower | Tiny yellow-green flowers, often inconspicuous |
| Flowering Period | Spring |
| Growth Habit | Dense, upright, clipped cone form |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, well-drained soil; adaptable to most soil types, including chalk, provided drainage is good |
| Mature Height | Overall height is determined by the trained form and maintained through regular clipping |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 60–90cm, depending on pruning |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy in Irish gardens. |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Growing Guide
Position
Plant in full sun or partial shade. A sheltered position helps protect the evergreen foliage from strong, drying winds and encourages even growth.
Watering
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a healthy root system. Once established, water during prolonged dry periods, particularly if grown in containers.
Soil
Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid prolonged winter waterlogging.
Hardiness and Winter Care
Fully hardy throughout Ireland. Apply a spring mulch around the base to conserve moisture and improve soil structure, taking care not to cover the stem.
Routine Care
Trim once or twice during the growing season to maintain the crisp cone shape. Remove any shoots extending beyond the outline and any dead or damaged growth as required.
Perfect For
- Formal gardens.
- Entranceways and driveways.
- Patio pots and statement containers.
- Knot gardens and parterre planting.
- Architectural and evergreen planting schemes.
Good to Know
The supplied height of approximately 145cm refers to the plant at the time of sale and not its mature size. Regular light clipping will keep the cone dense, healthy and sharply defined.
Product Information
- Botanical name: Buxus sempervirens
- Trained as a cone topiary.
- Supplied in a 25L nursery pot.
- Supplied approximately 145cm tall.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade· Sheltered
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Alkaline· Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 90cm wide
- Flowering
- Spring· Yellow· Green· Multicolour
- Foliage
- evergreen
Useful to know
Good for containers
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