Boxwood (Buxus spp.) is a popular evergreen shrub that has been used in landscapes for centuries. It is easy to grow, requires minimal maintenance, and has a wide variety of uses in the garden. Boxwood also makes a great hedge or accent plant.
Common boxwood photos:
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![Common Boxwood Trees (Buxus Sempervirens), Garden Plants Stock Photo, Picture And Royalty Free Image. Image 126605247.](/images/CommonBoxwoodTrees-BuxusSempervirens-_GardenPlantsStockPhoto_PictureAndRoyaltyFreeImage-Image126605247-.jpg)
![3D plants common boxwood hedges - TurboSquid 1690865](/images/3Dplantscommonboxwoodhedges-TurboSquid1690865.jpg)
![BUXUS SEMPERVIRENS - Common Boxwood - Camson Creek Cedars](/images/BUXUSSEMPERVIRENS-CommonBoxwood-CamsonCreekCedars.jpg)
![Buxus Sempervirens - Common Box, European Box, Boxwood 3D Model](/images/BuxusSempervirens-CommonBox_EuropeanBox_Boxwood3DModel.jpg)
![Amazon.com : Heirloom Boxwood, Buxus Sempervirens, 30 Seeds, (Hardy Evergreen, Topiary, Hedge, Bonsai) : Patio, Lawn Garden](/images/Amazon-com_HeirloomBoxwood_BuxusSempervirens_30Seeds_-HardyEvergreen_Topiary_Hedge_Bonsai-_Patio_LawnGarden.jpg)
Characteristics
Boxwood is an evergreen, drought-tolerant shrub with dense, glossy foliage. It can grow in a wide range of soils and likes full sun or partial shade. Boxwood is usually pruned twice a year, in early spring and late summer, to maintain its shape and desired size.
Uses
Boxwood makes a great hedge or screen, and is often used to edge a garden bed or as a decorative backdrop or border. It can also be clipped into topiary shapes or used in foundation plantings.
Benefits
Boxwood is hardy and low-maintenance, making it a great choice for landscaping. It is also deer-resistant and resistant to the insect pests that can affect other plants. Boxwood is also an excellent choice for urban areas, as it is slow-growing and does not need much pruning.