Common Box (Buxus sempervirens) is a well known and popular dark green small leaved slow growing hedging plant easily kept trimmed and or shaped as topiary, widely used for parterres traditionally trimmed on Derby Day.
Use for... edging of borders, topiary, parterres or formal tidy hedge.
Growth rate... slow 10-15cm per year.
Ideal hedge height... Common Box (Buxus sempervirens) is an adaptable hedging plant, ideal for any height from 30cm up to 5 metres.
Situation & soil... Common Box (Buxus sempervirens) is a hardy easy to grow plant that will thrive in most soils and tolerates shade. We recommend Rootgrow and Bonemeal when planting to get your new hedge off to a great start.
Plant description... these are sturdy 50-60cm bushy rootballed plants. A typical plant may be seen in the photo above.
Planting distance... for a Box (Buxus) hedge we recommend 2-3 plants per metre.
Planting season... these rootballed plants are supplied during the correct planting season from October/November until early April.
Trim in ... early June (Derby Day).
Other species to consider... Dwarf Box (Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa') for a lower growing option, or if Box blight is a problem then Japanese Green Holly (Ilex crenata Green Hedge) is a worthy alternative.
Delivery information...larger plants are delivered on pallets free of charge on all orders over £250 (our minimum order requirement). This is normally a two to three day service and the pallet can be left on a driveway without a signature. Pallets are booked in giving the added advantage of knowing the delivery date in advance. Complete delivery information can be found on our delivery page.