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aka Box Ball

A slow growing compact form of Box with a naturally rounded shape. In spring the fresh new growth is shaded a beautiful soft lime green turning to a darker glossy green on maturity. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen. Presented here as a Topiary Ball. Evergreen.

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aka Box Std

This form of Buxus has attractive green leaves with lighter green new growth, suitable for classic small hedges and topiary work. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Presented here as a standard. Evergreen.

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aka Common boxwood

A fast growing upright shrub with dark green foliage. Known for its strong growth and slightly larger leaves than Sempervirens. Good for taller hedging as takes on a columnar shape. Use for formal gardens, topiary or boundary plantings. Likes full sun to part shade, well drained soil. Evergreen

Keep trimmed for shape and size after it has growth spirted to avoid it going woody.

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A hardy shrub with round-oval shaped foliage with an indent at the top of each leaf. Has a growth habit being slightly wider than it is high. Suitable for planting out to create low-growing hedges. Likes a sunny position or in partial shade where soils are reasonably fertile and free-draining. Evergreen.

Great for hedging, trimming into a ball or cone.

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aka Little Leafed Box

A close relative to the European Box but this little sweetie from Asia has leaves which are a little more glossy and rounded than its cousin. It is usually dark green for most of the year but in winter the whole plant can take on a bronze tone depending on the temperature. Evergreen.

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aka Large Leafed Box or Wintergreen Boxwood

This form of Box has a larger leaf than many other varieties hence the name macro = large and phylla = leaf. The glossy green foliage looks good all year round and is particularly attractive in spring. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Clips well, Evergreen

The perfect little shrub for low formal hedges or topiary work. Equally this Buxus looks good as a stand alone shrub to add substance to the border.

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This form of Box has a smaller leaf than macrophylla varieties hence the name micro = small and phylla = leaf. The glossy green foliage looks good all year round and is particularly attractive in spring. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Clips well, Evergreen.

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aka Box

The ubiquitous English Box is a versatile and rewarding plant that is easy to grow. The small, stiff, green leaves are perfect for trimming and shaping and always look good at any time of year. This 1 ball topiary specimen can be grown in a container or a special place in the garden. Evergreen.

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aka English Box

The ubiquitous English Box is a versatile and rewarding plant that is easy to grow. The small, stiff, green leaves are perfect for trimming and shaping and always look good at any time of year. This 2 ball topiary specimen can be grown in a container or a special place in the garden. Evergreen.

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aka White Powder Puff

Medium sized shrub with very soft ferny foliage and white fluffy flowers with long stamens. Doesn't like wet feet, plant in free draining soil. Semi-evergreen. Flowers open at night and gives off a spicy scent.