Heirloom Boxwood, Buxus Sempervirens, 30 Seeds, (Hardy Evergreen, Topiary, Hedge, Bonsai) Boxwood, Buxus sempervirens [30 Seeds] Boxwood is a rounded to broad rounded shrub or small tree that typically matures in a shrubby form to 5 to 15 feet tall, but may grow to as much as 20 to 30 feet tall. Boxwood is a classic, large-growing shrub that has stood the test of time. It has been used for hundreds of years in formal gardens and extensively planted in Colonial American landscapes. It can be shaped to produce intricate topiary. It will make geometric shapes easily and very formal arrangements like knot gardens. Cuttings are often used for holiday decorations. In ideal environment, plants will continue to grow for 75 to 150 years and develop into a massive shrub. Leaf: Dark glossy green above and yellowish-green below. Small, elliptic to oval to oblong leaves, 1/2" to 1 1/2" long. Simple, opposite, smooth-margined and evergreen. Flower: Inconspicuous, apetulous flowers in axillary clusters. Pale green to yellow to creamy white. Bloom Time: April - May Fruit: A dehiscent capsule (to 1/3" long) that matures to brown. Other Names: Common Boxwood, American Boxwood, European box. Zone: 5 to 8. Growth Rate: Slow - Medium. Plant Type: Broadleaf evergreen. Family: Buxaceae. Native Range: Southern Europe, western Asia, northern Africa. Height: 5 to 15 feet. Spread: 5 to 15 feet. Sun: Full sun to part shade. Drought Tolerance: Moderate. Water: Medium. Maintenance: Medium. Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Grow in evenly moist, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade. Prefer soils with a pH of slightly acidic to slightly alkaline. Culture: Tolerant of pruning and shearing. Pruning too early in spring often promotes tender new growth that may be damaged or killed by a late spring frost. Plants have shallow roots. Avoid cultivating close to root structure. Thin plants and remove dead/damaged branches annually to improve air circulation. Uses: Specimen, Accent, Hedge, Formal Garden, Topiary, Foundations.