Common Box (Buxus sempervirens)
Common box (Buxus sempervirens) is the classic evergreen shrub for edging, low hedges and topiary – balls, cones and cubes. Small, dense leaves that stay green all year, ideal for formal gardens and entrances.
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Specifications
- Height: All sizes available
- Sunlight: Sun to full shade
- Watering: Moderate watering
- Soil: Various soil types
- Frost resistance: Hardy to -20°C
Use in landscaping projects
Box is the traditional plant of formal gardens: path edging, parterres, low hedges and topiary (balls, cones, spirals). It stays green all year and is used at building entrances, in historic gardens, hotel courtyards and decorative pots on terraces.
Planting and spacing
For low edging plant 5–8 plants per linear metre, and 3–4 per metre for taller hedges, depending on size. It tolerates sun and shade and calcareous soils but needs good drainage.
Care and maintenance
It grows slowly and is trimmed once or twice a year, usually in early summer. Box can be attacked by the box tree moth and some fungal diseases, so plantings should be checked regularly and treated when needed. Regular watering in dry spells keeps the foliage dense.
Frequently asked questions
How many box plants per metre of edging?
For low edging, usually 5–8 plants per linear metre, depending on plant size.
How do you protect box from the box tree moth?
By checking plants regularly in spring and summer and applying specific treatments at the first signs of attack.
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