Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Buxus sempervirens
Buxaceae · shrubs
Rosa spp.
Rosaceae · flowers
Boxwood (Zones 5-8)
Rose (Zones 3-10)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–8
| Feature | Boxwood | Rose |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Buxus sempervirens | Rosa spp. |
| Family | Buxaceae | Rosaceae |
| Category | shrubs | flowers |
| Sun | ☀️ Part Shade to Full Sun | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained | Rich, Well-drained |
| Height | 8' | 6' |
| Spread | 8' | 4' |
| Bloom Season | Spring | Spring-Fall |
| Bloom Color | Green | Red, Pink, White, Yellow |
| Growth Rate | Slow | Medium |
| Native Region | Europe, Asia, Africa | Asia, Europe, North America |
| Maintenance | Medium | High |
Boxwood
Rose
Boxwood
Rose
Choose Boxwood if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade to full sun with medium water in zones 5–8.
Choose Rose if you don't mind high maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 3–10.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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