Boxwood hedge design ideas and pruning tips!

How to use Boxwood (Buxus japonica) in your landscape as a hedge or accent topiary, plus an easy to do tip on how to get a perfect straight line when pruning!
Boxwoods are a long time garden classic that really makes a big visual impact! I like to incorporate them in formal garden designs to highlight an entrance with clean symmetry, or delineate pathways by leading your eye through a space. Boxwoods can provide a sense of inclosure in courtyards and can highlight the geometry of a patio space. If your looking for that timeless vibe in your landscape, this will get you there!
Use these evergreen shrubs as a border to hardscape spaces and as a foreground layer to other taller growing plants to create contrast and interest in the landscape!
Boxwoods can also be used to create intricate designs such as cross hatch or weaved patterns. But they are not limited to formal landscapes. They can also be used in modern designs as well to create clean lines and highlight architecture.
Pruning should be started when the plants are young. In general, Spring is the best time to do any major pruning. If a cone shape is desired, it's imperative to create a straight vertical leader. Keep plants thinned out to let light inside the plant to keep it from getting too woody.
Pro tip: Use a string line to get a perfect straight even line when pruning.
Hope this info was help for everyone!
Happy planting!
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[@G.E.L]

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[@235dramirez]

How far apart should I plant them?

[@ericstrong54]

Box are easy to propagate by cuttings but I have been unable to find some instruction on pruning for early growth. Can you help? Thanks

[@BudgetPlants]

If you are wanting to trim them into a standard bordering hedge, I generally recommend to selectively prune down branches that protrude outward beyond the main bulk of the foliage. Prune them about half way down which will effectively create a ‘node’ where another set of two or more branches will begin. It generates a tighter foliage which will create a more dense hedge. There’s no hard and fast science to it.. it’s mostly just using your eye and keeping the foliage uniform when they are younger.

[@ericstrong54]

@@BudgetPlants will try that. Thanks so much for taking time to reply- most KZbinrs don’t.

[@BudgetPlants]

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[@lorriehernandez469]

I would like to purchase the Japanese boxwood but when looking at Lowe’s they sell different types of Japanese boxwood how do I choose the right one for boarding?

[@BudgetPlants]

Yes, there are a few different varieties… There is one called Winter Gem which gets a bit of a bronze tone to it, and another variety called Green Beauty. Both of these are very beautiful varieties of Buxus japonica.

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Inquire here! [e-mail]

[@RussellSmith-ls8un]

If box woods are large, 5ft, and standing side by side with no space between them, nis it safe to trim them back to a point of separation and/or reshaping them?

[@BudgetPlants]

You can reshape older Boxwoods to a degree, however there will be a period of time where they are not looking good during the re-shaping process as it will undoubtedly expose old woody branches. But if done correctly, it should not hurt the plant.

[@jensmith4005]

@@BudgetPlants This is the exact information I was looking for. Please define "... to a degree..." and "done correctly". I watched a video where the whole bush was cut back beyond the green to just small woody branches and they came back. What is your opinion on this? Thank you in advance.

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Have any information on the new boxwood they are calling Better than a Boxwood? 🤔

[@sherwoodnursery]

Boxwood do not need to be thinned to allow light in they will maintain leaves on interior branches with very little light

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[@nellylie544]

Did I hear cemetery instead of symetry ? 😅

[@mmmichellegirl]

Would the approach be different for different species of boxwoods? We are considering the Green Velvet Boxwood.

[@BudgetPlants]

Green Velvet is a gorgeous boxwood. it grows very dense and create a nice low hedge. The care would be the same.

[@rajesh030490]

How tall can it get? I've read 5ft to 3ft so want to get a good understanding if I can use it as a fence

[@BudgetPlants]

It can vary depending on soil condition, sun exposure, watering etc. I’ve seen some Buxus varieties reach 5 feet + when left untrimmed, but they are most often seen at 4’ or under because they are easily pruned at this height. Above that, the foliage does not take to pruning that well as it becomes less dense at the top.

[@michelec6596]

when the boxwoods are overgrown, too tall, i have read you can cut at the most 1/3 of their height to get them under control. Someone also decided to plant roses in a pocket behind them - planning on them staying short. They are now about 4 feet tall. How to avoid that brown leaf edge when one trims?

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[@BudgetPlants]

Thanks for watchin! Happy Sunday :)

[@pujabhavani]

Which fertilizer is better for winter green boxwood?

[@BudgetPlants]

Any time-realize all purpose fertilizer. I usually go for something that is equally balanced, all 10’s and under on the NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) values.

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@@BudgetPlants Thanks for the quick response!!

[@BudgetPlants]

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[@BudgetPlants]

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Where can I buy

[@BudgetPlants]

They are pretty commonly available at most nurseries. If you are local here in Southern California, we do have these available. Inquire here! [e-mail]

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