About Box Hedging 40-50cm 15 Litre Pot
Box Hedging (Buxus sempervirens) – 40/50cm Root Ball
Timeless Evergreen Structure for Formal and Informal Borders
Box (Buxus sempervirens) is a classic choice for neat, compact hedging, and this 40–50cm root ball offers a well-established start for creating refined, evergreen boundaries. With its dense, slow-growing foliage and excellent shape retention, it’s ideal for edging paths, framing parterres, or forming low privacy barriers.
Key Features
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Height Supplied: 40–50cm (measured from root ball up)
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Form: Bushy, field-grown with mature root system (root balled, not potted)
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Foliage: Dense, glossy green evergreen leaves
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Growth Rate: Slow (10–15cm per year), easy to shape and maintain
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Spacing for Hedges: Plant 2 per metre for a formal look
Growing Conditions
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Position: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil: Moist, fertile, and well-drained (not waterlogged)
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Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK
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Care Tips: Clip 1–2 times a year (late spring and/or late summer), feed with a slow-release fertiliser in spring
Why Choose 40/50cm Root Ball Box?
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Immediate structure and impact with established plants
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Perfect for traditional hedging and topiary bases
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Low-maintenance and long-lived
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Works well in both formal and modern designs
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