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Buxus Curly Locks

Chinese Box Plant

Buxus Curly Locks features small, bright green leaves with a gentle curl. The leaves age to dark green and are held on short stems as it grows to 1.2 m tall and 1 m wide. to smaller sizes which increases the denseness of the plant and encourages new growth. Best results with this variety of Box hedge are achieved when it is planted in full sun or partial shade. Buxus Curly Locks is often trimmed into a formal hedge, included in a mixed planting, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Buxus microphylla 'Curly Locks' hedge.
Buxus microphylla 'Curly Locks' as a hedge with green foliage.
Buxus microphylla 'Curly Locks' green foliage.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:1.20 m
Spread:1.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Topiary
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asChinese Box Plant

What are the garden uses for Buxus Curly Locks in NZ?

Buxus Curly Locks is a much-loved shrub in NZ gardens. It can be clipped into a small hedge or used to create elaborate patterns as found in formal gardens. It is often used for topiary, added to mixed plantings, or maintained in a container. It is a great complement to a modern or cottage garden, bringing both colour and elegance to a space. It is the gorgeous foliage that makes this Buxus an excellent choice for a NZ garden.

Buxus Curly Locks spacing for a hedge

The optimum plant spacing for a Buxus Curly Locks hedge is 25 cm between the plants for a 1.5L pot size. You can reduce the spacing to 20 cm between the plants if you want to achieve a dense and narrow hedge faster. If a 5L pot size or larger is purchased, the spacing can be increased to 35 apart as the plants have been manicured to be bushy already. Be sure to use a stringline to get the line straight and start lightly trimming the sides once the plants show active growth.

Buxus Curly Locks for sale

The Plant Company has the best Buxus Curly Locks plants for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your Buxus needs and impress you with both our products and service!

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