boxwood
der Buchs, die Buchse
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boxwood
An evergreen plant with small, dense, leathery leaves that is often used as a hedge or for topiary in gardens. It is a common short form of 'Buchsbaum' (boxwood).
Der Gärtner hat den Buchs zu einer exakten Kugel geschnitten.
The gardener trimmed the boxwood into a perfect sphere.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Buchse |
| genitive | des Buchs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Buchs | die Buchse |
| accusative | den Buchs | die Buchse |
| dative | dem Buchs | den Buchsen |
| genitive | des Buchs des Buchses | der Buchse |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Buchs' (boxwood) is the common short form of 'Buchsbaum' (boxwood). The word 'Buchs' also serves as the basis for many compound words in gardening, such as 'Buchshecke' (boxwood hedge).
Wir müssen die Buchsbaumhecke wieder schneiden.
We need to trim the boxwood hedge again.
Since boxwood is often used for topiary, typical verbs in this context are 'schneiden' (to cut/trim), 'stutzen' (to trim), and 'in Form bringen' (to shape).
Im Frühling sollte man den Buchs kräftig zurückschneiden.
In spring, you should cut back the boxwood heavily.
'Buchs' (boxwood) is often used to describe the plant as a design element. Common shapes are spheres, cones, or borders for flower beds.
Die Beete sind mit niedrigem Buchs eingefasst.
The beds are bordered with low boxwood.
