Buxus sempervirens 'Globe' is a versatile, compact boxwood cultivar known for its dense, rounded growth habit, making it an excellent choice for hedges, borders, or low-maintenance landscape accents. With small, glossy, evergreen foliage, ‘Globe’ maintains its appealing lush greenery throughout the year. Requiring minimal pruning to maintain its tidy shape, it’s perfect for formal gardens or as a versatile addition to foundation plantings. Ideal for gardens where space is limited, this boxwood variety combines elegance and practicality.
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Water need: Moderate
- Growth rate: Slow
- Mature size (HxW): 2–3 ft x 2–3 ft
- Habit: Compact and rounded
- Bloom/interest: Evergreen foliage; year-round interest
- Hardiness zone: 6–9
- Soil tolerance: Well-drained soil; prefers slightly alkaline conditions
- Drought/heat tolerance: Moderate once established
