Boxwood

About this plant

Elevate your landscape with the timeless elegance of Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as Boxwood. Renowned for its compact, evergreen foliage and slow, dense growth habit, Boxwood provides year-round structure and sophisticated charm to any outdoor space. It's an indispensable choice for creating formal hedges, intricate parterres, and stately borders, or as a handsome specimen plant. At A Cut Above, our Boxwood specimens are carefully cultivated to an impeccable standard, ensuring robust health and vigor. Their adaptability to various soil conditions and their remarkable resilience make them a garden favorite for both novice and experienced gardeners alike. Whether you envision a meticulously manicured knot garden or simply desire a low-maintenance, evergreen accent, the Boxwood is a supreme choice. Its enduring beauty and architectural presence will enhance your property for decades to come, reflecting your discerning taste.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Requires well-drained soil and prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Prune in late spring or early summer to maintain desired shape and density. Protect from harsh winter winds in colder climates. Fertilize lightly in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.