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Buxus sempervirens Egyptian Pyramid
Buxus sempervirens
10L pot • Egyptian pyramid form • Supplied approximately 100cm tall
Plant Highlights: Elegant pyramid topiary • Dense evergreen foliage • Year-round architectural interest • Ideal for formal gardens • Excellent for containers and entrances
Overview
Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as Common Box, is a classic evergreen shrub prized for its dense, small glossy leaves and its ability to be clipped into elegant topiary forms. This professionally trained Egyptian pyramid provides instant structure and symmetry, making it an eye-catching feature throughout the year.
Its naturally compact growth and timeless appearance make it equally at home in traditional, contemporary and Mediterranean-style gardens. Whether placed in matching containers beside a doorway or used as a focal point within a formal planting scheme, this evergreen topiary offers lasting architectural appeal.
Why We Love It
- Expertly trained pyramid shape creates an instant focal point.
- Dense evergreen foliage provides year-round structure.
- Ideal for formal gardens, entrances and patios.
- Responds well to regular clipping to maintain its shape.
- Suitable for planting in borders or large decorative containers.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Buxus sempervirens |
| Common Name | Common Box |
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub trained as pyramid topiary |
| Foliage | Small, glossy, rich green evergreen leaves |
| Flower | Tiny yellow-green flowers, often unnoticed |
| Flowering Period | Spring |
| Growth Habit | Dense, upright, clipped pyramid 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 50–80cm, depending on pruning |
| Hardiness | Hardy in Irish gardens and well suited to year-round outdoor planting. |
Growing Guide
Position
Grow in full sun or partial shade. A sheltered position helps protect the foliage from strong drying winds and promotes 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
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid sites that remain waterlogged during winter.
Hardiness and Winter Care
Fully hardy in Ireland. Apply a layer of mulch around the base in spring to help retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping it clear of the stem.
Routine Care
Trim once or twice during the growing season to maintain the crisp pyramid shape. Remove any shoots that grow beyond the outline to preserve the formal appearance.
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 100cm refers to the plant at the time of sale and not its eventual mature size. Regular light trimming will maintain the pyramid form and encourage dense, healthy foliage.
Product Information
- Botanical name: Buxus sempervirens
- Trained as an Egyptian pyramid topiary.
- Supplied in a 10L nursery pot.
- Supplied approximately 100cm tall.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade· Sheltered
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
- Mature size
- 1.0m high· 80cm wide
- Flowering
- Yellow· Green· Multicolour
- Foliage
- evergreen
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