Common Box Hedging | Buxus sempervirens
The UK's most versatile hedge
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Common Box Hedging
Buxus sempervirens
- An incredibly versatile evergreen hedge with densely packed, small bright green leaves and yellow flowers in spring
- A UK native plant which is easy to care for and can be grown in shade
- Box is a fully hardy, slow growing shrub which will reach a height of up to 5m but can easily be maintained at 0.5-1-5m
- The essential topiary plant, traditionally used for low hedging in know gardens and formal beds or as buxus balls or spirals in containers. Box also makes an excellent high hedge which serves well as a windbreak
- RHS Plants for Pollinators - this plant has high value to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
No, Common Box Hedging is not suitable for growing in a pot.
How big does it get?
The Buxus sempervirens can grow to a height of 4 to 8 metres and a spread of 4 to 8 metres if left unpruned, though it is usually kept much smaller as a hedge.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Common Box Hedging prefers partial to full shade, requiring less than 3 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Common Box Hedging prefers well-drained soil of any type.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Common Box Hedging requires moderate watering, needing about 2.5 centimetres of water per week to maintain evenly moist soil.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Common Box Hedging requires pruning to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth. You can safely cut back up to 30 centimetres of growth during the dormant season, typically when temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius.
How hardy is this plant?
Common Box is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C.
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Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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