dwarf English boxwood

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Also known as: Buxus sempervirens suffructicosa

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The term "dwarf English boxwood" refers to a specific variety of the common box plant, Buxus sempervirens suffruticosa. This is an evergreen shrub known for its compact form and slow growth, typically not exceeding 6 meters (20 feet) in height. It is characterized by small leaves and is often used for edging walks in formal gardens. The box family (Buxaceae) includes various shrubs and trees native to North America, Europe, North Africa, and Asia. While "dwarf box" can also refer to certain Australian eucalypts or sand myrtle, in the context of gardening and ornamental plants, it most commonly denotes this dwarf variety of boxwood.123

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The dwarf English boxwood, B. sempervirens, variety suffruticosa, is often used to edge walks in formal gardens. The Japanese boxwood (B. microphylla) and its varieties provide a wide range of ornamental shrubs.
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The dwarf English boxwood, B. sempervirens, variety suffruticosa, is often used to edge walks in formal gardens. The Japanese boxwood (B. microphylla) and its varieties provide a wide range of ornamental shrubs.
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