Boxwood bush

One of the most versatile shrubs, boxwoods bring year-round color to the garden. Their evergreen foliage brightens dreary winter landscapes, provides structure to both formal and informal gardens.

Topping out at three feet tall and two feet wide, Petite Pillar boxwood is a fine option for small gardens and containers.

Out of the many types of boxwood shrubs available, this collection of evergreen bushes can fill a variety of roles in a well-manicured garden.

Boost privacy and add color and greenery in your yard by planting low-maintenance shrubs for hedge plants.

If you’re looking for versatile evergreens for your backyard, try a boxwood shrub. There are many to choose from; here are 20.

When to trim boxwood bushes and how to do it right. Are your boxwood plants getting out of control or looking sad? Trim and prune your boxwoods to encourage new growth and control the growth of your plants. This is perfect for landscaping. Learn about growing boxwood bushes here. #Boxwood

Plant boxwood in late winter or early spring in a spot that gets a combination of sun and shade. These slow-growing evergreen shrubs grow best when sheltered from the intense afternoon sun. The soil should be neutral to slightly alkaline and drains well. They make great borders or backdrops and can be shaped into topiary forms.

Expert care advice for maintaining healthy boxwoods

Juniperus communis Suecica Nana. A columnar, densely foliaged, round-topped dwarf plant with green foliage and the inside surfaces of the needles noticeably grey. In ten years 100 * 25cm. Found c. 1929 in the USA.

If you're planning to remove the boxwood shrub from its current location and transplant it elsewhere, it's important that you do so at the correct time of the year. Success is much more likely if you plan your project for early spring, while the plant is dormant.