{"product_id":"box-hedging-60-80cm-root-ball","title":"Box hedging 60\/80cm Root Ball","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Hedging (Buxus sempervirens) – 60\/80cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimeless Evergreen Structure for Low, Formal Borders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBox hedging (Buxus sempervirens) is a classic, slow-growing evergreen ideal for formal gardens, parterres, and defined borders. Supplied here as a pot grown plant at 60\/80cm in height, it’s perfect for establishing a dense, compact hedge with year-round structure and a polished, traditional look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSeasonal Beauty \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew, bright green growth emerges on existing dark green foliage, giving the hedge a fresh, vibrant appearance. 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