Buxus balearica

Botanical Description

Buxus balearica is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow up to 9 metres tall in the wild, though is generally smaller in cultivation[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for its high quality wood. It is grown as an ornamental in gardens, where it can be used as a hedge.