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Box Hedge Plants, scientifically known as Buxus sempervirens, are a variety of slow-growing evergreen hedge plants that lend themselves well to precise trimming for the creation of formal, tidy hedges or topiary. This quality makes them an excellent choice for framing patio borders or lining avenues to serve as elegant boundaries.

What sets Box Hedge Plants apart from other evergreen hedges like Portuguese Laurel or Cherry Laurel is their notably sluggish growth rate, which averages a mere 4 to 6 inches per year.

On the other hand, Portuguese Laurel is another option for evergreen hedging and topiary but distinguishes itself by its faster growth rate when compared to box hedging.

Buxus sempervirens can be pruned during the spring months to sculpt orderly, formal borders or charming topiary. It’s common to trim them into precise square shapes or graceful round balls when they are potted.

For creating a thick, robust hedge, typically, 40 cm tall Box Hedge Plants are planted at a rate of 4 plants per meter. This arrangement provides an instant impact owing to their substantial thickness and lushness.

Buxus sempervirens is well-suited to a variety of well-drained soils. They are available as bareroot plants for planting during the winter months from November to March or can be planted from pots throughout the year.