Boxwood

Boxwood (Buxus) is a popular, slow-growing evergreen shrub or small tree known for its dense, fine-textured foliage, glossy dark green leaves, and versatility in landscaping for formal hedges, borders, and topiary, growing in rounded or mounded shapes with small, inconspicuous flowers and a distinctive scent. Native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, boxwood offers low maintenance, deer resistance, and can tolerate various soil types, though it prefers well-drained soil and partial shade.