Lonicera nitida
Lonicera Nitida, commonly known as the Box Honeysuckle, is a hardy shrub often used as a Buxus alternative. It has dense, upright branches with small, glossy, dark green leaves. Its new growth has attractive, purple-black edges. Red/purple tones in winter. It typically grows to 2.0m tall and 1.0m wide but can be trimmed as necessary to keep at 30-50cm high. The Box Honeysuckle makes a lovely backdrop for smaller plants and is commonly used for hedging and topiary. Fast growing and hardy.
Uses: Hedging, Topiary, Shrub small to large hedge
Plant spacing 0.3m-0.5m (4 per meter)
Growth rate: Fast
Mature height (5 years) 4.0m
Mature width (5 years) 3.0m
Soil/drainage All types
Sun: Full sun, part shade
Euonymus 'Emerald Gem'
Euonymus 'Emerald Gem' is a dense shrub with deep-green, glossy leaves that grows neat and compact in all seasons. A great alternative to buxus as a small hedge. Suitable for tubs, dwarf hedging, or clipped as a topiary. Emerald Gem grows best when positioned in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site, though it will tolerate dry periods, moderate frost, coastal conditions, and cool climates. Evergreen. Hardy.60cm x 80cm
Hedge Spacing: 0.2m-0.3m
Trimming: At least two times a year
