Shrub

Box (Buxus)

Buxus sempervirens

Evergreen clip-and-shape classic — watch for box tree caterpillar.

Sun

Full to partial

Water

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Ornamental

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Hardy

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Thompson & Morgan stocks box seeds suited to UK's cool climate, ideal for hedge establishment.

Crocus

Crocus offers terracotta and plastic pots in sizes perfect for box's slow growth and long-term container cultivation.

Amazon UK

Amazon UK stocks pruning shears and topiary tools essential for maintaining London's popular box hedges and shapes.