Buxus sempervirens is a rounded to broad-rounded shrub or small tree that is native primarily to open woodlands and rocky hillsides in southern Europe, northern Africa and western Asia. It typically matures in a shrubby form to 5-15′ tall, but may grow as a tree to as much as 20-30′ tall. Small, elliptic to oval to oblong leaves (1/2″ to 1 1/2″ long) are simple, opposite, smooth-margined and evergreen. Leaves are dark glossy green above and yellowish-green below. Inconspicuous, apetalous flowers in axillary clusters are pale green to yellow to creamy white. Flowers appear in April and May. Fruit is a dehiscent capsule (to 1/3″ long) that matures to brown.Common Name: boxwoodType: Broadleaf evergreenFamily: BuxaceaeZone: 6 to 8Height: 5.00 to 15.00 feetSpread: 1.00 to 2.00 feetBloom Time: April to MayBloom Description: Creamy whiteSun: Full sun to part shadeWater: MediumMaintenance: MediumSuggested Use: HedgeFlower: InsignificantLeaf: EvergreenOther: Winter InterestTolerate: Rabbit, Deer
