{"title":"KENT SHRUBS","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"buxus-sempervirens-english-box-topiary-balls","title":"Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuxus sempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e English Box Topiary Balls are pre-clipped formal evergreen specimens, available in three mature sizes and ready to place. The tight, fine, dark green foliage holds a precise rounded form year-round and gives the classic formal topiary look that no other Buxus replicates. As one of our most consistently strong-selling products, our English Box topiary balls are well-shaped, well-rooted, and arrive in proportion to the pot size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish Box performs best in cool to temperate climates and is slow growing at around 15 to 25 cm per year in good conditions, which is exactly why it holds sharp formal shapes so well. It thrives in full sun to part shade with well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral loamy soil, and is frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, and excellent in containers. Two light clips per year, in spring and again in late summer, keep the ball form crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey look excellent flanking entrances, lining formal pathways, anchoring symmetrical garden beds, defining parterre and knot gardens, and in pairs in classic urns and decorative pots at front doors. Buxus sempervirens is the original topiary plant and remains the benchmark for traditional and contemporary formal design, with a level of finesse and density that fast-growing alternatives cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat size are the English Box topiary balls when they arrive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eOur English Box topiary balls arrive pre-clipped and ready to place at the size you order. The 30cm\/33cm pots have ball diameters of approximately 30 to 45 cm, the 40cm\/45L pots have ball diameters of 40 to 55 cm, and the 50cm\/75L pots have ball diameters of 50 to 70 cm. They are well-rooted and in proportion to the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does Buxus sempervirens grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eEnglish Box is slow-growing, adding approximately 15 to 25 cm per year once established in good conditions. This slow growth rate is one of the reasons it holds sharp formal shapes so well, and why mature pre-clipped specimens command a premium over seedling-grown stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between English Box, Japanese Box, and Shaggy Box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eEnglish Box (Buxus sempervirens) has the smallest, finest leaves and the tightest formal texture, ideal for traditional parterres and clipped balls. Japanese Box (Buxus microphylla japonica) has slightly larger leaves, grows faster, and handles heat better. Shaggy Box (Buxus bodinieri) has soft, rounded leaves, much better blight resistance, and is the best choice for humid subtropical climates where English Box can struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere does English Box grow best in Australia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eEnglish Box performs best in cool to temperate regions including Victoria, the ACT, the NSW Southern Highlands and Central Tablelands, Tasmania, and the elevated parts of South Australia and Western Australia. In humid coastal or hot subtropical regions, consider Buxus bodinieri Shaggy Box or Japanese Box instead for better long-term performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I prune English Box topiary balls?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eLightly clip in spring and again in late summer or early autumn to maintain the ball shape. Avoid pruning in the heat of summer or during frost periods. Use sharp shears for the cleanest formal finish, and step back regularly to check the symmetry of the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan English Box grow in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. English Box is the classic potted topiary plant and pre-clipped balls look particularly striking in pairs at entrances and on terraces. Use a minimum 30L pot for the 30cm\/33cm size and scale up from there, with a quality potting mix and a slow-release fertiliser applied twice yearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs English Box susceptible to disease?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eEnglish Box can be affected by box blight, particularly in humid conditions where foliage stays wet. To reduce risk, ensure good air circulation around each plant, avoid overhead watering, and prune to maintain airflow through the canopy. In high-humidity regions, Buxus bodinieri Shaggy Box is a more disease-resistant alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I plant a topiary ball?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eChoose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with slightly acidic to neutral loamy soil. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and the same depth, mix compost through the backfill, set the topiary ball so the top of the root ball sits level with the surrounding soil, and water in deeply. Mulch around the base, keeping the mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":44247930405063,"sku":"BUXSEMENG30cm\/33cm","price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":43498762502343,"sku":"BUXSEMENG40cm\/45L","price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50cm\/75L","offer_id":44293561811143,"sku":"BUXSEMENG50cm\/75L","price":500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/buxussempervirens.png?v=1780620663"},{"product_id":"liguleria-reniformis","title":"Ligularia Reniformis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\"\u003eLigularia reniformis\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"70\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eTractor Seat Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, is celebrated for its large, glossy, kidney-shaped leaves that add lush texture to shaded garden areas. Thriving in part to full shade, it prefers consistently moist soil, making it ideal for underplanting beneath trees or in cooler, shaded spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"711\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis plant forms tidy clumps with dense, rounded foliage and produces cheerful yellow, daisy-like flowers that brighten shade gardens. It is deciduous in colder climates and semi-evergreen in milder conditions. Low maintenance but moisture-dependent, the Tractor Seat Plant excels as a tropical-themed or shaded garden feature, providing a rich green backdrop for other shade-loving plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"20cm","offer_id":44293628395719,"sku":"LIGREN20CM","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/LiguleriaReniformis18cm_7.png?v=1776379273"},{"product_id":"buxus-sempervirens-hedging-form-english-box","title":"Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eBuxus sempervirens, commonly known as English Box, is a dense, evergreen shrub valued for its fine foliage and exceptional response to clipping. In hedging form, it develops a compact, formal structure with small, glossy green leaves held tightly along short internodes, allowing for crisp lines and precise shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eIt performs best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils with consistent moisture during establishment. Buxus sempervirens is well suited to cool temperate and temperate climates and tolerates frost, light shade, and regular pruning. Growth is steady rather than fast, making it ideal for controlled, long-term hedge planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eThey look excellent when used for low to medium hedging, borders, parterres, and formal garden structures in residential and civic landscapes. This species is commonly specified where structure, symmetry, and year-round greenery are required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"20cm","offer_id":46346658611399,"sku":"BUXSEMHED20CM","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30cm","offer_id":46172451242183,"sku":"BUXSEMHED30CM","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50cm","offer_id":46628879401159,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/Buxussempervirenshedgingvariety20cm_3.png?v=1774824514"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/collections\/LANDSCAPE_SOMERSET_11_40cc9802-0110-4860-a7f1-778e1ea986f5.png?v=1770190700","url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/collections\/kent-feature-trees-copy.oembed","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}