The buxus sempervirens, commonly known as bosso, is a shrub evergreen with slow growth and glossy leaves, shaped oval or lanceolate. Its leaves, of an intense green, create a dense foliage that gives an elegant and formal look to gardens. The plant is appreciated for its resistance and versatility, adapting well to different climatic conditions and land. Often used for creating decorative hedges or Topiary, the bosso is an iconic element in formal and classics.
leaves: the bosso has small leaves,
ovals or lanceolate, dark green, which are persistent
throughout the year. These leaves are glossy and coriaceous,
giving an elegant appearance to the plant.
growth: the bosso is known for its slow growth and
compact shape, making it ideal for creating edges, hedges
and topiari elements in formal gardens. Its dense structure
allows easy shaping through pruning.
resistance: this plant is durable and can adapt to
different soil and exposure conditions, even if you prefer
well drained land. Can tolerate frequent pruning and
can be shaped in various ornamental forms. Although it may be susceptible to some diseases such as leaf pattern disease, boxwood is generally durable and requires little maintenance once well stabilized in the soil.
The buxus sempervirensis native to
European regions and Western Asia. This evergreen shrub is
been used since ancient times in formal gardens, in parks
and for the creation of decorative hedges. Thanks to its resistance and
the persistent leaves, the bosso has become an iconic element
in the European and Asian landscape tradition.