Buxus Sempervirens (Boxwood) is an evergreen shrub valued for its dense, compact foliage and slow growth, making it easy to shape and maintain.
This style of hedging can be pruned into a variety of shapes, including topiary balls, columns, cones, cubes, pyramids, spirals, and more. These hedges add both structure and beauty, giving your front or back garden a high-end, sophisticated appearance.
Where to Site Your Buxus Sempervirens
This versatile evergreen thrives in both full sun and partial shade and adapts to various soil types, including clay. Avoid planting in waterlogged soil. For optimal growth and a tidy appearance, choose a well-lit location. Consider using a soaker hose to ensure consistent moisture.
Growth and Pruning
Buxus Sempervirens is ideal for small to medium-sized hedges, growing to 2-3 feet tall and up to 4 feet wide. It grows slowly, adding about 1 foot per year, and requires regular pruning. Trim in late spring or early summer to remove weak or dead branches, and again in late summer to maintain a neat shape.
Characteristics
- Dense, compact growth with small, light green leaves that darken with maturity.
- Maintains a formal appearance with minimal maintenance.
- Adapts to various soil types but prefers well-drained conditions.
- Slow growth makes it perfect for defined borders and formal hedges.
- Hardy and provides year-round interest.
- Pot Grown (year-round purchase).