Common Box (Noun)
Meaning
Large slow-growing evergreen shrub or small tree with multiple stems; extensively used for hedges or borders and topiary figures.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The common box is often used for topiary due to its dense and compact foliage.
- Common box plants arranged in a row create a stunning hedge for any garden.
- Gardeners love the common box as it can easily be trimmed into any desired shape.
- Buxus sempervirens, more commonly known as common box, grows steadily in most temperate environments.
- The distinctive shape of the box balls made from common box have been eye-catching in English gardens for centuries.