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Shrub · EvergreenSKU 171727

Box Hedging 30/40cm Bare Root Delivery from November

Box Hedging 30/40cm Bare Root Delivery from November

Buxus sempervirens
Field grown bare root plants, very bushy, plant 4/6 per metre
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Common Box
Buxus sempervirens
Pollinator Friendly
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full shade
Hardiness
H6 (-20 to -15°C)
Mature size
4-8m tall × 4-8m wide
Foliage
Evergreen
Flowers
Yellow
Flowering
Spring
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Aspect
North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Supplied as
Bare Root
Growth rate
Slow
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About Box Hedging 30/40cm Bare Root Delivery from November

Box Hedging (Buxus sempervirens) – 30/40cm Bare Root

Classic Evergreen Bordering for Structure and Style

Buxus sempervirens, or Common Box, is one of the most popular and dependable evergreen hedging plants for creating crisp, low borders. Supplied at 30–40cm tall as bare root plants, this is an excellent size for establishing neat hedges quickly while remaining cost-effective for larger planting schemes.

Ideal for formal parterres, edging pathways, or defining garden spaces, this slow-growing shrub offers year-round structure and timeless appeal.

Key Features

  • Height at delivery: 30–40cm (approx. 12–16 inches)

  • Form: Young, bushy bare root plants with well-developed roots

  • Foliage: Dense, small, glossy green leaves held throughout the year

  • Growth Rate: Slow – 10–15cm per year

  • Mature Hedge Height: Perfect for 40–60cm low hedges

  • Root Type: Bare root – cost-effective and ideal for mass planting

Perfect For

  • Formal knot gardens and clipped low hedging

  • Border edging in flowerbeds, vegetable gardens or driveways

  • Box ball or cone topiary bases

  • Traditional, contemporary, and minimalist designs alike

Growing & Care

  • Position: Full sun to full shade – very tolerant

  • Soil: Fertile, free-draining soil; avoid prolonged wet conditions

  • Spacing: Plant 4–5 per metre for a dense, low hedge

  • Watering: Keep consistently moist during the first year

  • Pruning: Clip once or twice annually to keep tidy and compact

  • Feeding: Apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring

Why Choose 30/40cm Bare Root Box Hedging?

  • Great size for fast establishment without breaking the budget

  • Dense evergreen foliage provides year-round form and colour

  • Suitable for planting in sun or shade

  • The ideal choice for creating neat lines and borders in classic designs

  • Bare root format is easy to handle, quick to plant, and economical

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