Hebe buxifolia
Hebe buxifolia
· broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
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As of March 31, 2026, soil temperature at Kent / Auburn is 47.7°F. Hebe buxifolia is in early-season conditions in Zone 8b.
Boxwood hebe (Hebe buxifolia, Plantaginaceae; synonym Veronica odora) is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub from New Zealand (North and South Islands, Stewart Island), reaching 1 to 1.5 meters tall with a spherical form. Foliage closely resembles boxwood (Buxus), giving the plant its common name. It is found naturally in subalpine to low mountain areas at 600 to 1,400 meters elevation.
The cultivar 'Patty' is the primary selection in the trade. Detailed cultural requirements and pest/disease associations have not been documented. The profile is a stub awaiting enrichment.