Boxwoods have long held a place in well-manicured formal garden designs, and among all the boxwood varieties, the English boxwood, or Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa,' is one of the most popular. This plant is perfect for clipped hedges or for topiary designs. It has a slow growth rate and a dense, compact habit as well, making it easy to manage and shear into nearly any shape you like. This plant also holds an advantage over other boxwoods, as it often proves to have better pest resistance.