Boxwood (Buxus) shrubs can be found all over the world in gardens and commercial properties worldwide because they last with proper care, for many years. Because they are available in many different shapes and sizes, they are a favourite of specialist gardens who like to ply their hand at Topiary. Weird and wonderful shapes can be made from small box hedges, to animal characteristics like bears and birds. In fact you can use Boxwood shrubs so widely, its easy to see why they are so popular. Known as "man's oldest garden ornamental plant”, ancient Egyptians used boxwood plants as early as 4,000 B.C. as decorative plants. They need proper planting and care, and in return your boxwood shrubs will thrive for many years to come. There are over 90 different species in boxwood trees and shrubs with some having dark green glossy leaves, others having variegated leaves some round, some more elliptical. No wonder they are so popular and there is a great variation ...
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