The evergreen boxwood with its small oval leaves has been a popular choice for hedges and sculptural plants since ancient times and has not lost any of its popularity. Because the boxwood grows very slowly and densely, it maintains a uniform shape for a long time.

As such, columns, obelisks, spheres, and even animal shapes are very popular design elements in parks and gardens, whether planted directly in the ground or in pots.

It also has a firm place as a hedge plant and for edging flower beds, for example, in herb, farmhouse, and cottage gardens.

Low bed borders just a few centimeters high are just as common as boxwood hedges and mazes with specimens that reach up to 6 or even 8 meters in height.

Centuries of diligent breeding work have now created more than 60 different species of boxwood, each exhibiting the appropriate qualities for the respective uses. The differences lie in the leaf colors as well as the growth height and speed.

The easiest and most common way to propagate boxwood is by using cuttings. These approximately 10 cm long branches are cut from March to September, the leaves are removed from the lower third, dipped in a special rooting hormone, and then planted in nutrient-poor soil, which can be done directly in the ground. Pots are not necessary. The cuttings quickly develop roots and the young plants thrive well.

When it comes to caring for beautiful boxwoods, it is important to distinguish whether the plants are planted in the ground or kept in pots and containers. In pots, they are more exposed to weather conditions and naturally require more attention. Although boxwood generally does not react very sensitively to drought, plants kept in pots should be watered daily during dry periods. Even in winter, make sure the roots do not dry out completely. Boxwood also enjoys an occasional thorough shower, especially during dusty times.

Additionally, container plants must be protected from frost. A popular and decorative method is the pot-in-pot solution, where the plant pot is placed inside a larger one, and the space between them is filled with insulating bark mulch.

Boxwood prefers loamy and calcareous soils. As long as it is not exposed to too much direct sunlight and the soil remains moist, boxwood is not very particular about its location.