Buxus sempervirens — Box

An uncommon native tree on chalk, very widely planted as hedging, rather occasional as a small tree.

The opposite evergreen leaves are rounded. Small yellow flowers are produced at the end of winter.

For similar trees see: Evergreen broadleaves

 
 

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