Boxwood

Shrub / hedge

Boxwood

The go-to evergreen for clipped structure — hedges, edging and topiary. Slow, dense and shade-tolerant, it gives a garden year-round bones.

Quick facts

Light
Partial shade
Water
Medium water
Mature height
1–1.5 m
Hardiness (USDA)
5–9
Foliage
Evergreen
Caution
⚠ toxic to pets

How to use it in your garden

  • Clip into low hedges to frame beds and paths.
  • Use balls or cubes as evergreen full stops.

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