Boxwood also known as 'Genus Buxus' make a great addition to any landscape for many reasons. Boxwoods are functional plants. They are low maintenance, meaning taking care of them is easy and they can thrive in partial shade or full sunlight. They can be shaped into elaborate designs and various forms depending on your particular preference. They help define borders in pathways and gardens. Their dense growth and rich evergreen leaves provide a living wall that acts as a low privacy screen with semi seclusion. Boxwoods retain most of their leaves and color during the bare winter months allowing for life to still remain.
Additionally, boxwoods are notorious for their long lifespan. While they are slow to grow, they can live for decades when properly cared for. Proper care and regular pruning are crucial to prevent and manage possible diseases such as boxwood blight. Although boxwood have a low growth rate and may need time to fully encompass a space, they are pest resistant making them extremely hardy all around plant.
