European Box is a term commonly used in gardening and landscaping referring to a type of evergreen shrub. However, there are various synonyms that can be used for this popular shrub. One option is the box weed, which is the common name for Buxus sempervirens - the scientific name for the European Boxwood. Other names include the Boxwood, box tree, Dutch box, English box, and Garden Box. Each name refers to the same shrub, which is commonly used for the creation of hedges and topiaries. Whether you prefer the scientific or the common name, the European Box remains a versatile and popular plant for creating borders and privacy.