Common box is a vigorous, evergreen, bushy, upright shrub or small tree. It has small, rounded to oblong, glossy dark green leaves.

 

 Pot Size: 9cm

Height Supplied (incl. pot): 20-30cm * Varies with Pruning

Planting Method: Space plants 2-3ft apart for maximum coverage

Characteristics: Evergreen foliage, Slow-growing

Description

Buxus sempervirens is a large, slow-growing evergreen shrub with small glossy oval leaves with small yellowish flowers in the leaf axils

 

Ideal hedging for pathways, grows around 10-15cm per year. Plant in partial or full shade.

 

Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth

 

Growing Details:

 

Common Name: Common box

Genus: Buxus

Species: sempervirens

Skill Level: Beginner

Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade

Hardiness: Hardy

Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline