Help is on the way — don't give up on the box just yet
Added on 27 March 2024

Box is a traditional choice for topiary and hedging in many historic and private gardens. Pictured are the gardens at Château de Villandry, where a range of BetterBuxus was planted. Courtesy of AIPH
“There’s no reason to look for alternatives,” says Research Geneticist Dr Fred Gouker from the United States. “We are looking at breeding alternatives so the box can retain its status and stature in the landscape,” he adds.
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