Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls

• Shrubs
• Screening or Privacy
• Groundcovers
• Underplanting
• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls works in an:

• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: Naturally grows 2m - 5m Approximately (Topiary height is maintained by pruning)

Mature Width: 0.5m – 1.2m

Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls is expected to grow Approx. 15 – 25 cm per year.

Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls is expected to grow Approx. 15 – 25 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Slow Growth Rate

Is Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls frost tolerant?

Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Buxus sempervirens produces tiny, pale yellow spring flowers that are subtle but pleasantly fragrant. These little blooms provide a valuable early pollen source for native bees and hoverflies, even though they are not showy.

Does Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

• Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Not Applicable

No

Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls is Native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, where Buxus sempervirens grows naturally in woodlands and rocky slopes.

Its evergreen, tightly branched structure offers shelter for small insects and ground-dwelling wildlife, while its fragrant spring flowers support early-season pollinators. The dense canopy also enhances micro-habitats within classic, formal and cottage-style gardens.

Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Buxus sempervirens performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained areas unless improved with organic matter to enhance aeration and reduce compaction. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as it matures and maintains its strong, compact form.

Is Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established Buxus sempervirens develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs reliably in low-water gardens and maintains its dense, formal topiary shape with occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.