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English Box is the classic evergreen shrub renowned for its dense foliage, traditional formality, and timeless garden appeal. It’s the go-to choice for creating elegant hedges, crisp borders, and beautifully sculpted topiary.
✔ Classic formal look - Creates traditional hedges and borders with rich green foliage.
✔ Dense leaf structure - Produces tight, compact growth ideal for shaping.
✔ Excellent for cool climates - Performs beautifully in regions with mild summers.
✔ Perfect for topiary - Responds extremely well to pruning and sculpting.
✔ Long-lived shrub - A durable, reliable garden staple that thrives for decades.
✅ Formal hedging - Ideal for classic European-style gardens and neat pathway lines.
✅ Topiary shapes - Excellent for balls, spirals, cones, and other sculptural forms.
✅ Framing entrances - Works beautifully in pairs flanking steps, doors, or gateways.
✅ Garden structure - Provides evergreen backbone and year-round definition.
Spacing: Plant 20 to 25cm apart for tightly knitted hedges. Closer spacing produces a fuller look faster, especially in formal designs.
Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is autumn.
Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.
Is English Box easy to maintain?
Yes, it grows reliably and only needs periodic trimming to maintain shape.
How often should it be pruned?
Two trims per year typically keep it neat, especially in structured garden settings.
Does it handle heat well?
It prefers cooler climates; in hot regions, some afternoon shade can help maintain leaf colour.
Can it be grown in pots?
Yes, it performs well in containers and keeps a tidy shape long-term.
Does it stay green year-round?
Yes, it’s fully evergreen and provides lush colour through all seasons.
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