Boxwoods
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| Boxwood shrubs otherwise known as Buxus or simply “boxes” are most often used in landscaping as an edging component. This is an elegant shrub that keeps landscaping looking sharp and crisp. They are known for their very dense leaves and the way that they grow, remaining so compact. The boxwood shrub is slow growing and will reach about three feet tall when mature. The fact that it grows so slow is helpful for landscapers wanting to shape them into a precise pattern, this way they will never grow so fast they get out of control. Boxwood shrubs need a well-drained soil or their roots will rot. They are one hundred percent deer proof! They can be planted in full sun but thrive in a partially shaded area. |
American Boxwood: Buxus Sempervirens. Boxwoods were introduced to the United States from
Europe in the mid 17th and early 18th centuries. The American boxwood is a small shrub, growing
to a height of between 5 and 10 feet. The shrub has very dense foliage, with the upper leaves being
a very dark and shiny green, while the lower leaf surfaces are a much lighter green. Boxwoods do
produce blooms, usually white, but they are small to the point of being inconspicuous. They tend to
grow more in height than in width, but can be shaped to any form that you would like. The
American boxwood is one of the more popular species of boxwood found in this country, the other
being the English boxwood.
Europe in the mid 17th and early 18th centuries. The American boxwood is a small shrub, growing
to a height of between 5 and 10 feet. The shrub has very dense foliage, with the upper leaves being
a very dark and shiny green, while the lower leaf surfaces are a much lighter green. Boxwoods do
produce blooms, usually white, but they are small to the point of being inconspicuous. They tend to
grow more in height than in width, but can be shaped to any form that you would like. The
American boxwood is one of the more popular species of boxwood found in this country, the other
being the English boxwood.
| American Boxwood "Foliage Close" |
| American Boxwood "Formal Planting" |
English Boxwood: Buxus Sempervirens Suffruiticosa. English boxwood shrubs are prized for their
densely packed light-green leaves and rounded, compact growth habit. Will reach 3' at maturity. A
true dwarf, English boxwood shrubs are slow-growing plants that are easily shaped by pruning. A
desirable characteristic for hedges and topiaries. They naturally grow the same amount in width
and height. They'll take full sun to partial shade, but planting them in a partially shaded area is
preferable. English boxwood shrubs make good specimens. But they're often grouped together in
foundation plantings or hedges. Dwarf English boxwoods are famous for their use in formal
landscape design. Their amenability to pruning makes them popular in knot gardens and as topiary
and bonsai plants. Other uses for English boxwood shrubs extend beyond the life of the plant. As a
cut evergreen for the holiday season, English boxwood is used in wreaths, garlands, kissing balls
and topiary "tree" arrangements.
densely packed light-green leaves and rounded, compact growth habit. Will reach 3' at maturity. A
true dwarf, English boxwood shrubs are slow-growing plants that are easily shaped by pruning. A
desirable characteristic for hedges and topiaries. They naturally grow the same amount in width
and height. They'll take full sun to partial shade, but planting them in a partially shaded area is
preferable. English boxwood shrubs make good specimens. But they're often grouped together in
foundation plantings or hedges. Dwarf English boxwoods are famous for their use in formal
landscape design. Their amenability to pruning makes them popular in knot gardens and as topiary
and bonsai plants. Other uses for English boxwood shrubs extend beyond the life of the plant. As a
cut evergreen for the holiday season, English boxwood is used in wreaths, garlands, kissing balls
and topiary "tree" arrangements.
Wintergem Boxwood: Buxus Microphylla. Buxus microphylla (Japanese Box or Littleleaf Box) is a
species of Buxus native to Japan and Taiwan. Excellent densely branched evergreen shrub for
small hedges or individual planting. Among the hardiest of boxwoods, retains its dark green velvety
foliage color in winter. Beautiful Shiny foliage. Full to partial sun. Moderate grower to 4 to 6 feet tall
and wide. This plant is one of my favorites because of the foliage and it's imperviousness to winter
wind damage.
species of Buxus native to Japan and Taiwan. Excellent densely branched evergreen shrub for
small hedges or individual planting. Among the hardiest of boxwoods, retains its dark green velvety
foliage color in winter. Beautiful Shiny foliage. Full to partial sun. Moderate grower to 4 to 6 feet tall
and wide. This plant is one of my favorites because of the foliage and it's imperviousness to winter
wind damage.
| Wintergem Boxwood "Foliage Close" |
| Wintergem Boxwood "Single Plant" |
| Wintergem Boxwood "Grouping" |