Buxus or boxwood are very popular evergreen garden shrubs.
Slow growing with small glossy leaves they are perfect for trimming and shaping.
Grown in huge quantities in Europe they are trimmed and shaped into balls and pyramids and offered for sale.
They make good focal points for patio pots and formal gardens.
Garden centres will have a wide range of sizes.
A popular offer in stores, make sure they are not dry when you buy.
Classical garden plant the small glossy leaves are perfect for trimming into balls and pyramids
Box blight can be a problem, some plants may be field grown then potted check before you buy.
