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Buxus sempervirens

5 from 2 customers

Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as Boxwood or Box Hedge, is commonly used in English and formal gardens as a low hedge. This evergreen produces masses of small, dark green leaves which are held densely on short stems as it grows to 1 m tall and the same. It is often trimmed into a hedge about 30-75 cm tall. Buxus sempervirens is commonly trimmed into a small hedge for borders, used for topiary, or maintained in a container. Box hedges are a fantastic feature in high-end gardens across the world.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Hedging, Paths & Steps, Topiary
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

Buxus microphylla

5 from 1 customers

Buxus microphylla, commonly known as Japanese Box, Littleleaf Box, or Boxwood, is a small, evergreen shrub that makes for an amazing, formal hedge. It features small, bright green leaves which age to dark green as it grows to 2 m tall and the same wide. This Boxwood is often trimmed to smaller sizes which increases the denseness of the plant and encourages new growth. Buxus microphylla is often trimmed into a formal hedge, included in a mixed planting, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging, Topiary
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern
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Podocarpus Ardmore Green

Podocarpus totara Ardmore Green is a small, NZ native tree features bright green foliage made up of short, needle like leaves, held densely. It grows...

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Ligustrum Rotundifolium

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Lonicera nitida hedge.

Lonicera nitida

Lonicera nitida, commonly known as the Boxleaf Honeysuckle, is a hardy shrub often used instead of Buxus as a hedge. It carries dense, upright...

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Callistemon Slim

Callistemon Slim is a variety of the commonly known Bottlebrush, and is grown for its narrow growth habit and pretty flowers. It grows as a...

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Buxus microphylla 'Koreana' plant with green foliage.

Buxus Koreana

Buxus Koreana features attractive and lush, bright green foliage which is held densely and often develops bronze tones during winter. It typically...

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Michelia gracipes

Michelia gracipes is a handsome, evergreen tree that grows as a small and shapely tree, carrying large and glossy, dark green leaves. Velvet buds...

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Escallonia Iveyi

Escallonia Iveyi is renowned for both its attractive foliage and quaint flowers. Small and glossy, green leaves give way to clusters of lightly...

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Buxus Green Gem

Buxus Green Gem grows with a globular shape and doesnt need as much clipping as other Buxus varieties. New leaves emerge light green and are a great...

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Escallonia Apple Blossom

Escallonia Apple Blossom is renowned for its cascading foliage and quaint flowers. Small and glossy, green foliage serves as a stunning backdrop to...

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Phebalium Illumination

Phebalium Illumination is a fast growing, small tree that carries aromatic, narrow leaves which are variegated with green and yellow. Small...

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Leptospermum Copper Sheen

Leptospermum Copper Sheen is an Australian native that bears both attractive foliage and flowers. The leaves are small, copper coloured, and produced...

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Pittosporum Oliver Twist

Pittosporum tenuifolium Oliver Twist is a NZ native shrub with small, olive-green leaves held densely on narrow, black stems. This evergreen...

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Myrtus ugni

Myrtus ugni, commonly known as the NZ Cranberry, is an evergreen shrub grown for its lush foliage, pretty flowers, and colourful berries. It carries...

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Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous

Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous is a variety of Loropetalum grown for its interesting flowers. It produces fragrant, spider-like, dark pink flowers during...

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Lonicera Honey Hedge Lime

Lonicera Honey Hedge Lime is an evergreen shrub often used instead as an alternative to a Buxus hedge. It carries dense, upright branches that host...

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Lonicera Honey Hedge Lemon

Lonicera Honey Hedge Lemon is an evergreen shrub often used instead of Buxus for hedges. It carries dense, upright branches that host small and...

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Photinia Red Robin

Photinia Red Robin is a popular hedging plant due to its bright and colourful foliage. New growth is bright red and ages to become mid-dark green...

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Rhaphiolepis umbellata

Rhaphiolepis umbellata, commonly known as the Yeddo Hawthorne, is a showy, evergreen shrub that originates from Japan. It features lush and glossy...

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Viburnum Hedge Master

Viburnum Hedge Master is an evergreen shrub grown for its lush and colourful foliage. The glossy foliage emerges red and ages to become dark green...

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Dodonaea viscosa

Dodonaea viscosa, commonly known as the Green Ake Ake, features lush, bright green leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage is...

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Westringia Smokey

Westringia Smokey is a variety of the commonly known, Coastal Rosemary, and is a fast growing, bushy shrub renowned for its colourful foliage. It has...

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Lonicera Honey Hedge Ruby

Lonicera Honey Hedge Ruby is a hardy, evergreen shrub often used instead of a Buxus hedge. It carries dense, upright branches and small, glossy, dark...

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Dodonaea viscosa purpurea

Dodonaea viscosa purpurea, commonly known as the Purple Ake Ake, features lush, purple leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage...

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Westringia Grey Box

Westringia Grey Box is a variety of the commonly known, Coastal Rosemary, and is a popular, fast-growing shrub. It features fine and narrow, grey...

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Teucrium fruticans

Teucrium fruticans is a popular, commonly known as Bush Germander, evergreen shrub that features small, dark blue flowers from summer through autumn...

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Photinia Super Hedge

Photinia Super Hedge features bright and colourful foliage with bright red new growth. This foliage ages to become mid-dark green which results in a...

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Michelia Bubbles

Michelia Bubbles is an outstanding, evergreen tree grown for both its foliage and flowers. It grows as a small, shapely tree carrying glossy, green...

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Westringia Wynyabbie Gem

Westringia Wynyabbie Gem is a variety of the commonly known, Coastal Rosemary, and is a fast growing, bushy shrub. It has narrow, mid-green leaves...

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Viburnum Dense Fence

Viburnum Dense Fence is an evergreen shrub that features glossy foliage that emerges red and ages to become dark green. Left untrimmed it will grow...

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Buxus sempervirens

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