Buxus Ball (Buxus Sempervirens) - Shamshad

Buxus Ball (Buxus Sempervirens), known in Pakistan as Shamshad (شمشاد), is native to the Mediterranean and Western Asia, and has found a thriving home in Pakistan’s gardens and landscapes. This slow-growing evergreen plant reaches up to 6 ft at maturity, making it a compact option for smaller gardens and containers.

Care and Growing Guide

• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
• Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
• Pet & Child Safe: No, keep away from pets and children
• Placement: Outdoor, Balcony
• Propagation: Semi-Hardwood Cuttings

How to Propagate Buxus Ball

Propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer and rooted in a sheltered location.

Growing in Pakistan

Fully heat tolerant, this plant withstands Pakistan’s intense summer temperatures without difficulty. This hardy plant adapts well to nearly all regions of Pakistan, including the cooler areas of Abbottabad, Quetta, and the northern highlands. It handles both cold winters and warm summers.

• Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad
• Heat Tolerance: Yes
• Drought Tolerance: No, requires consistent moisture

Why Choose Buxus Ball?

Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Buxus Ball is an excellent choice because it works effectively as a privacy screen or natural hedge.