American Boxwood

The timeless evergreen for American gardens. The American Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) has been a cornerstone of formal gardens and landscapes for centuries. With its rich history in colonial and traditional plantings, this evergreen shrub continues to be one of the most popular choices for hedges, borders, and foundation plantings. Its dense, glossy green foliage holds its color year-round, providing structure and sophistication in every season.

Perfect for hedges, topiary, and borders. American Boxwood naturally grows into a rounded, upright shape, making it easy to maintain as a formal hedge or clipped topiary. It matures to 5–10 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide, giving you flexibility to use it for privacy hedges, walkway borders, or as an evergreen backdrop in foundation plantings. With proper pruning, it can also be shaped into elegant geometric forms for classic formal gardens.

Cold-hardy and dependable. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8, American Boxwood adapts well to many soil types and light conditions, from full sun to partial shade. It tolerates urban environments and resists browsing from deer, making it a dependable evergreen shrub even in challenging landscapes. Its long lifespan, often several decades, makes it a wise investment for any property.

Low-maintenance elegance year after year. Whether you’re designing a traditional colonial garden, shaping a formal hedge, or adding evergreen definition to your landscape, American Boxwood delivers classic appeal. With minimal pruning and care, it provides long-lasting beauty, structure, and reliability, earning its reputation as the “gentleman’s hedge” of American gardens.