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Buxus microphylla

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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, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Modern

Escallonia Pink Elle

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Escallonia Pink Elle is a smaller variety of Escallonia and is grown for both its attractive foliage and quaint flowers. Glossy, green leaves give way to clusters of small, pink flowers through spring and summer. It is an easily grown shrub with a bushy habit and typically grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Escallonia Pink Elle is commonly included in a mixed or border planting, used in cottage gardens, or planted around outdoor living areas. It can also be trimmed into a hedge or maintained in a container.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Buxus Koreana

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Callistemon Slim

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Escallonia Iveyi

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Phebalium Illumination

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Escallonia Red Knight

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Leptospermum Copper Sheen

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Myrtus ugni

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Lavender Major

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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

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Lagerstroemia Crimson Red

“Crimson Red” is a small, deciduous tree, grown for its lovely flowers, foliage, and great form. It produces clusters of ruffled, crimson red flowers...

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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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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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Ilex crenata Convexa

Ilex crenata Convexa, commonly known as the Japanese Holly, is a dense, multi-stemmed, evergreen shrub that carries small and glossy, dark green...

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Weigela Wine And Roses

Weigela Wine and Roses is grown for its foliage and flowers. This deciduous, compact shrub produces small and burgundy-coloured leaves which are held...

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Correa alba

Correa alba is an Australian native shrub that features quaint foliage and pretty flowers. The small leaves are borne red-brown and quickly age to...

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Ilex Largo

Ilex Largo, commonly known as the Largo Holly, is an evergreen shrub that features dark green leaves that are smooth and glossy. These are held...

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Escallonia Snowbud

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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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Ficus Hillii

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