Buxus 10L

Buxus Sempervirens, or the common Boxwood, is used all over the cold, northern hemisphere as a hedging plant because it tolerates heavy snow and icy weather. It is extremely versatile, however, and South African gardeners use it extensively for low hedging and topiary.

Buxus Sempervirens ‘Faulkner’ grows into a compact, upright specimen with dense foliage. Left unclipped, the mature height and width is approximately 1m x 90cm.

Buxus is evergreen and very hardy and can be shaped into any form. For gardeners who enjoy ordered and very neat growth without having to do too much maintenance, this plant has become a favourite for containers and low hedges.

Plants should be spaced at 35 cm intervals and the recommended height to which it should be grown is 35 to 50 cm, with a suggested base width of 25 to 35 cm. It has a low growth rate and grows best in cold, temperate climates.