Most types of boxwood shrubs are cultivars of either Buxus sempervirens, also known as common or American boxwood, or Buxus microphylla, better known as Japanese boxwood. Other boxwood varieties are ...

When it comes to choosing evergreens for landscaping, boxwoods are among the most popular. They’re particularly loved for use in formal plantings, where they can be pruned into hedges, balls, boxes, ...

Few boxwoods are as interesting as the Golden Dream boxwood (Buxus microphylla ‘Peergold’). The oval foliage is delightful, with bright golden edges that surround a deep-green leaf center. This ...

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