Japanese Box is the classic formal hedging plant, valued for its small, dense, glossy green leaves and neat, compact growth. It responds beautifully to clipping, making it ideal for creating crisp hedges, edging, or topiary shapes. Slow and steady growth means it holds its shape well between trims.
Mature Size: 1.5m tall x 1.5m wide (untrimmed)
Foliage: small, glossy, dense, evergreen
Growth rate: slow to moderate
Position: full sun to part shade
Water needs: moderate, once established
Maintenance: regular clipping for formal shapes
Ideal for: formal hedging, edging, topiary, parterre gardens
Japanese Box is the classic formal hedging plant, valued for its small, dense, glossy green leaves and neat, compact growth. It responds beautifully to clipping, making it ideal for creating crisp hedges, edging, or topiary shapes. Slow and steady growth means it holds its shape well between trims.
Mature Size: 1.5m tall x 1.5m wide (untrimmed)
Foliage: small, glossy, dense, evergreen
Growth rate: slow to moderate
Position: full sun to part shade
Water needs: moderate, once established
Maintenance: regular clipping for formal shapes
Ideal for: formal hedging, edging, topiary, parterre gardens
