This is an evergreen shrub or small tree that is native to western and southern Europe, northwest Africa and southern England.
It has dark green tightly packed leaves which produce a strong scented smell.
These box hedges were found in Platfeilds Park, in a
secluded part of the park. Creating a quiet seating area which is often used by
couples and people reading the papers.
The
box shrub is used within British gardens as a ornamental plant often as
boarders to flower beds and topiary.