Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box - Evergreen Trees Direct

Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box

$45.00

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Current Stock Height Guides

30cm:Enquire within for height guide information.

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 1–3 metres (unclipped)

Mature Width: 1–2 metres

Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box is expected to grow 15–30cm per year (slow to moderate).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box

Buxus 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.

It 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.

They 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.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Uses in my Garden

Driveway Border
Council or Civic Landscapes

Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box works in an:

Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Heritage / Traditional Garden – timeless, classic plantings for period homes.
Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.
Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.

Is Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box Evergreen or Deciduous?

Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 1–3 metres (unclipped)

Mature Width: 1–2 metres

Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box is expected to grow 15–30cm per year (slow to moderate).

Growth Rate of Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box

Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box is expected to grow 15–30cm per year (slow to moderate).

They are considered to have a:

Slow Growth Rate
Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box

Is Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box frost tolerant?

Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box Flower?

Buxus sempervirens produces small, pale yellow flowers in spring. These blooms are inconspicuous and lightly fragrant, with the plant valued primarily for its dense foliage, neat form and suitability for clipped hedging rather than its flowering display.

Does Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring

Flower Type:

Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Yellow

Is Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box an Australian Native Tree?

No

Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box is Native to Southern and Western Europe, where Buxus sempervirens grows naturally in woodland margins and limestone soils.

What is the Wildlife Value of Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box ?

Its dense, evergreen structure provides excellent shelter and nesting habitat for small birds and beneficial insects. While not grown for nectar-rich flowers, the compact foliage contributes to garden biodiversity by offering year-round protection and habitat within formal landscapes.

How much Sunlight does Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box need?

Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box will thrive best in:

Part Shade
Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Buxus sempervirens performs best in well-drained loam soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It will tolerate heavier soils if drainage is improved with organic matter. Avoid persistently wet or compacted ground, as excess moisture can stress the roots and reduce vigour. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the hedge matures.

Is Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box Drought Tolerant?

Is Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish evenly, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, English Box shows moderate drought tolerance and performs reliably through dry periods when planted in well-drained soil, with occasional supplementary watering supporting best growth and foliage colour.

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How To Plant Your Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box

Hedging and screening: 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge.

Pot or container: A 40 to 50 centimetre wide pot suits a single specimen for courtyards, entries and balconies.

Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box is expected to grow 15–30cm per year (slow to moderate).

Slow Growth Rate
Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, reduce to once weekly in dry periods. Mulch helps maintain consistent moisture.

Mulching: Apply a 3 to 5 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone in the garden, or a thin layer of decorative pebbles in pots, keeping it clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Tip prune in late winter and again in summer to build dense growth. For a formal hedge, light shaping two to three times a year keeps lines crisp.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection for psyllids or scale in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box in Different Soil

Buxus sempervirens performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.