Buxus sempervirens
Common Box
Flower Color
Description
A large, evergreen shrub or small tree to 5m tall, with glossy, dark green leaves to 3cm long, and small, yellowish flowers in clusters, produced in the leaf axils during spring
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 6-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
City and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensPatio and container plantsHedging and screens
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 20cm16424 | H: 20cm | €196.25 |
| H: 25cm1642N | H: 25cm | €52.51 |
| H: 25cm1642P | H: 25cm | €5.78 |
| H: 20cm16421 | H: 20cm | €3.71 |
| H: 15cm1642JX | H: 15cm | €2.04 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.