60/80cm Buxus Sempervirens Root Ball Hedge Plant UK
60/80cm Buxus Sempervirens root ball hedging is an ideal choice for creating evergreen privacy screens and structured garden borders in the UK climate. Read more
About this plant
60/80cm Buxus Sempervirens root ball hedging is an ideal choice for creating evergreen privacy screens and structured garden borders in the UK climate. This versatile, slow-growing box hedge features compact, dark green foliage and tolerates partial shade. Suitable for formal hedges or creative topiary, it's easy to maintain and resilient to pruning.
Key Specifications
- Height supplied: 60/80cm
- Plant type: Buxus Sempervirens (Box hedge), evergreen
- Root type: Root ball for improved establishment
Installation & Maintenance
- Recommended planting density: 3-5 plants per metre for a dense screen
- Suitable for: Borders, privacy screens, topiary, formal gardens
- Shade tolerance: Good (not suitable for wet or exposed sites)
- Maintenance: Prune once or twice per year; slow-growing, approx. 10-15cm annually
FAQs
Is 60/80cm Box Hedge good for privacy?
Yes, when spaced at 3-5 plants per metre, this size hedge forms a dense, year-round privacy barrier as it matures.
How does Box Hedge compare to Yew for low-maintenance?
Box requires less pruning than yew and adapts to shade, but is slower to grow. Both are low-maintenance evergreen options.
Are root ball Buxus easy to plant in the UK?
Root ball box hedging establishes quickly in well-drained soil and is suitable for most UK climates except very exposed or waterlogged areas.