English Boxwood – Classic Evergreen Shrub for Timeless Landscapes

Bring elegance and structure to your garden with English Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'). This slow-growing, dense evergreen shrub is perfect for formal hedges, borders, topiary, and foundation plantings. With its compact size and rich green foliage, English Boxwood adds a refined touch to both classic and modern landscapes.

Key Features:

• Evergreen Beauty – Retains lush green foliage throughout the year.
• Ideal for Formal Hedges & Borders – Naturally compact and easy to shape.
• Low Maintenance – Requires minimal pruning and adapts well to different soil conditions.
• Cold Hardy & Drought Tolerant – Thrives in various climates once established.
• Versatile Landscaping Use – Perfect for edging, topiary, and container planting.

Product Details:

• Botanical Name: Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'
• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Mature Height: 2–4 feet (prunable for compact growth)
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, loamy soil; tolerates a variety of soil types
• Growth Rate: Slow

Planting Instructions:

• Seed Preparation: Stratify seeds with a cold-moist treatment for 30–60 days before planting.
• Sowing: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil, spacing them 12–18 inches apart.
• Germination: Keep soil moist; germination may take 3–6 months.
• Transplanting: Once seedlings are well-rooted, move them to their permanent location.

Care & Maintenance:

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry spells.
• Pruning: Trim as needed to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring for healthy foliage.
• General Care: Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Enhance your landscape with the classic beauty and enduring charm of English Boxwood, a timeless favorite for refined garden design.