Japanese Buxus 200mm Pot

Hardy Evergreen Hedge Plant – Compact Formal Garden Favourite

Dense Evergreen Hedge Plant

Japanese Buxus is one of the most popular low-maintenance hedge plants for formal gardens and structured landscape designs.

Loved for its naturally dense compact foliage and tidy growth habit, this versatile evergreen plant is perfect for small hedges, borders, edging, and topiary work.

These 200mm plants are an excellent mid-sized option for customers wanting faster hedge establishment while still remaining economical for larger planting projects.

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Botanical Name

Buxus microphylla japonica

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Common Name

Japanese Buxus

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Plant Details

Pot Size

200mm Pot

Current Height

Approx. 250mm to 350mm from the top of the pot

Plant Grade

Well-established hedge plants

Growth Habit

Dense compact evergreen shrub

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Why Choose Japanese Buxus?

Japanese Buxus is prized for its neat appearance, dense foliage, and excellent response to shaping and pruning.

Its naturally compact growth habit makes it one of the best plants for:

• Formal hedging

• Garden borders

• Low edging hedges

• Topiary shapes

• Structured landscapes

An excellent long-term evergreen plant for both traditional and modern gardens.

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Features

• Dense evergreen foliage
• Compact tidy growth habit
• Excellent formal hedge plant
• Responds beautifully to shaping
• Low maintenance once established
• Hardy and reliable
• Ideal for topiary work
• Creates year-round structure and greenery

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Position

Thrives in full sun to part shade.

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Ideal For

• Formal hedging
• Garden borders and edging
• Topiary shaping
• Courtyard gardens
• Decorative pots and containers
• Japanese-inspired gardens
• European-style landscapes
• Low-maintenance structured gardens

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Plant Spacing

Plant approximately 200mm to 350mm apart for low dense hedging.

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Height at Maturity

Can grow approximately 1 metre tall if left untrimmed, however it is commonly maintained much lower as a formal hedge or border plant.

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Environmental Requirements

Soil

Performs best in rich, well-drained soil.

Climate

Suitable for a wide range of Australian climates.

Durability

• Hardy evergreen shrub
• Reliable low-maintenance plant
• Excellent pruning response
• Long-lived landscape performer

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Care Tips

Apply a quality slow-release fertiliser during Spring to maintain lush healthy foliage growth.

Water regularly during establishment and throughout extended dry periods.

Regular light trimming encourages a dense compact hedge appearance.

Important Pruning Advice

Major trimming and shaping should only be carried out during Spring and Summer while the plant is actively growing.

Regular shaping during the warmer growing season helps maintain a tight formal appearance.

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Design Benefits

• Creates beautiful formal hedge lines
• Excellent for structured landscape designs
• Perfect for borders and edging
• Adds year-round evergreen structure
• Ideal for European and Japanese-style gardens
• Beautiful in decorative pots and courtyards

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One Of The Best Formal Hedge Plants

Japanese Buxus remains one of the most reliable and elegant evergreen hedge plants available for Australian gardens.

A timeless favourite for creating clean formal structure with minimal maintenance.