Buxus sempervirens

Common Name:
English Box

Description:
Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as English Box, is a classic, slow-growing evergreen shrub renowned for its dense, fine-textured foliage and versatility in formal and structured gardens. Its small, glossy green leaves respond well to pruning, making it ideal for hedging, topiary, and borders. English Box thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil with regular watering during establishment. It is highly drought-tolerant once mature and resistant to frost, making it a reliable choice for Melbourne gardens. This long-lived plant is perfect for creating defined garden edges, clipped shapes, and elegant, traditional landscapes.

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Topiary

Mature Size:

• Height: 1–4m (depending on pruning)
• Width: 1–3m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring (insignificant)

Flower Colour:

• Pale Yellow (small and inconspicuous)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Perennial
• Frost Tolerant
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Topiary

Toxicity:

• Toxic to humans and pets if ingested

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Rosa (Roses)
• Ilex crenata (Japanese Holly)
• Liriope
• Gardenia

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public via the following link. 

Buxus sempervirens