Buxus sempervirens – Boxwood

Boxwood can be shrubs or small trees, they are evergreen plants, with leathery opposite leaves. They produce small pale yellow flowers and pale green/brown fruits. It is native to South and Central Europe. Its growth is typically limited to a height and span of 4-8 metres. Commonly used for topiary as it is great to prune and sculpt to make great shapes from.