common box
Buxus sempervirens
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A dense, compact evergreen shrub with small glossy leaves, valued for its tolerance of pruning and shaping into formal hedges and topiaries. Slow-growing and long-lived, it thrives in cool to moderate climates with consistent moisture.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Southern Europe, North Africa, Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A dense, compact evergreen shrub with small glossy leaves, valued for its tolerance of pruning and shaping into formal hedges and topiaries. Slow-growing and long-lived, it thrives in cool to moderate climates with consistent moisture.
Climate Match for your location
See how well common box grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Southern Europe, North Africa, Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation