Also known as Boxwood or Box, Buxus Balls are a hugely popular way to add year round greenery to the garden. They are well suited to pots and take surprisingly little maintenance to keep in shape. This Buxus Ball can be used to add colour and interest to entrances, patios or paved gardens as well as adding texture and structure to planted areas. It copes well with pruning and, by using very sharp secateurs, you can easily maintain your desired size and shape without causing any stress or damage to the shrub. Buxus enjoys a spot in full sun or partial shade and it is best to rotate your shrub occasionally to make sure it receives even amounts of sunlight on all sides. This will help prevent it growing unevenly and altering the shape. The shrub thrives best in moist but well drained soil so requires regular watering during dry spells. This is a hardy evergreen shrub that will withstand harsh winter temperatures to provide greenery throughout the year. Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth. Characteristics: Shaped shrub with dense green foliage, small glossy leaves and clusters of small flowers in spring. Box topiary balls are commonly used as ornamental garden structures. Growth and Spread: Ultimate height and spread of 4-8m when fully mature and not kept trimmed down into shape. Care and Maintenance: Place in full sun or partial shade and keep soil moist but well drained. Trim into shape once or twice a year. Period of Interest: The foliage is evergreen with small yellow flowers appearing in late spring. Top Tip: Trim and shape in late summer and you won’t need to do so again until late spring.