Buxus Sempervirens (Boxwood)

Buxus sempervirens
Common Name: Common Box, Boxwood

Full Sun
Semi Shade
Hedging Plant
Evergreen
Moderate Watering

Buxus sempervirens is a classic, evergreen shrub widely used in formal gardens.

Growth Habit: Dense, compact, slow-growing shrub with small, glossy dark green leaves.
Height: Typically 1–3 meters tall, but can be pruned to shape.
Flowers: Inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers in spring.
Position: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering: Moderate water needs; prefers well-drained soils.
Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of soils but prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil.
Uses: Ideal for hedges, topiary, borders, and formal garden designs. Very tolerant of pruning and shaping.