Boxwood
Buxus sempervirens
Boxwood is the backbone of formal garden design — dense, evergreen, and infinitely shapeable. From low hedges to topiaries to foundation plantings, boxwood provides year-round green structure that ties garden rooms together. New cultivars like 'Green Velvet' and 'Sprinter' resist the dreaded boxwood blight.
Care Guide
Plant in partial sun with moist, well-drained soil. Mulch to keep roots cool. Prune in late spring after new growth hardens off. Avoid pruning in late summer (tender new growth won't harden before winter). Watch for boxwood blight — choose resistant varieties. Water deeply during drought.
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