Welcome to our Plant Library! This is a new feature on our website to showcase the vast selection of plants that we carry across different seasons. We are continuously adding products, so if you are looking for a specific plant not listed below, we encourage you to call or visit to see if we have it in stock!
Common Boxwood
Botanical Name: Buxus sempervirens
Common Name: Common Boxwood
Mature Height and Width:
15–20′ tall × 8–15′ wide (unpruned); typically maintained much smaller in landscape settings
Growth Habit: Broad, upright to rounded evergreen shrub with dense, fine branching. Naturally oval to irregularly upright when unpruned. Responds well to shearing and shaping. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Small, opposite, oval leaves; dark glossy green above, lighter beneath. Fine texture overall with tight branching.
Flower Description: Small, pale yellow-green flowers; lightly fragrant but not showy.
Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring
Fall Color: Evergreen; may bronze slightly in exposed winter conditions.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best foliage color in partial sun with protection from harsh winter exposure.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–8
Notable Landscape Uses:
Formal hedge; foundation planting; parterre garden structure; topiary; border edging; courtyard enclosure; knot garden planting.
Deer Resistance: Moderate-High
Foliage may rarely be browsed in high-pressure areas, particularly during winter; damage varies by region and deer population.