Shopping Cart

Boxwood

Buxus macowanii
Also known as |
African Boxwood|Boxwood
Boxwood Lumber @ Rare Woods USA

While the term “boxwood” has become quite convoluted over time, this species, Buxus macowanii, is considered a close cousin to ‘the original boxwood.’ (Buxus sempervirens). It’s pale, creamy yellowish hues make it popular with wood turners and especially carvers, as Boxwood is renowned for its capacity to hold crisp, fine details and it has a smooth, very fine texture.

Trees rarely make it much passed 20 feet in height and trunk diameters max out at only 6 inches in diameter. Not surprisingly, this limits its supply to primarily small, craft-sized pieces. The very small logs (if you can even call them that) it produces are often cracked, due to its tough, dense nature. Beware of other species, similar in color and density, being sold as boxwood.

The Boxwood that we carry has been carefully air dried over many years and originates from South Africa.

Not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Why We Love This Wood

The tight grain and high density of this species allow carvers to create the most intricate details in their work. The silky smooth finish achievable makes that detail simply gorgeous to look at!

Client Creations
    Quick Look
    Boxwood Lumber @ Rare Woods USA
    https://www.rarewoodsusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1000003593-wpcf_1024x1024-e1707135186203.jpg,https://www.rarewoodsusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1000003592-wpcf_1024x1024-e1707135215576.jpg,Juan Hovey https://www.rarewoodsusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BoxwoodPlaneCalebJames.png,https://www.rarewoodsusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BoxwoodPlaneCalebJames2.png,https://www.rarewoodsusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BoxwoodPlaneCalebJames3.png,Caleb James https://www.rarewoodsusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BoxwoodEvanJanekeCarving.jpg,Evan Janeke
    A Popular Choice in
    Vital Statistics
    Main Color GroupYellow / White
    Grain Pattern Even
    Avg Dry Weight - LB/BF5.1
    Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3975
    Janka Hardness - LBF2840
    Janka Hardness - N12610
    Pricing

    Description

    Grade

    UOM

    Price

    Boxwood-Standard-4/4Live-edgedboards
    4/4 Live-edged boards
    Standard
    lb
    10
    lb
    no
    Boxwood-Standard-6/4Live-edgedboards

    6/4 Live-edged boards

    Standard
    lb
    11
    lb
    no
    Boxwood-Standard-8/4Live-edgedboards

    8/4 Live-edged boards

    Standard
    lb
    12
    lb
    no

    Pre-cut Sizes
    0 results

    Type

    Dimensions

    Grade

    Price

    No items found

    Lumber Packs
    0 results

    Title

    Qty

    Grade

    Price

    No items found
    Shop

    Browse SIMILAR lumber products by size, thickness, type or price

    Search With Filters
    Price
    Length
    Width
    Thickness
    Search
    Spoil your favorite “Wood Nutter” with a gift card from Rare Woods SA
    BOX1451_1
    BOX1451
    0.94"
    x 4.13" x
    51"
    Skip planed,Small bark inclusions,Edge defect

    $83.00

    BOX1450_1
    BOX1450
    0.94"
    x 4.25" x
    38.88"
    Skip planed,Small cracks

    $51.60

    BOX1449_1
    BOX1449
    1"
    x 3.5" x
    48.13"
    Small bark inclusions,Slight skip planing

    $63.80

    BOX1448_1
    BOX1448
    0.94"
    x 4.75" x
    41.88"
    Slight skip planing,Small bark inclusion,Small cracks

    $70.80

    BOX1444_1
    BOX1444
    1.5"
    x 3.5" x
    40.13"
    Cracks.

    $79.92

    BOX1436_1
    BOX1436
    1.13"
    x 3" x
    32.31"
    Twist. Small cracks,

    $46.80

    BOX1430_1
    BOX1430
    0.94"
    x 4.5" x
    33.63"
    Cracks. Grain deterioration.

    $61.56

    BOX1427_1
    BOX1427
    0.94"
    x 3.19" x
    27.13"
    Cracks. Skip planed.

    $33.60

    BOX1416 1
    BOX1416
    1.88"
    x 4.94" x
    44.88"
    Crack, Surface defect

    $198.47

    BOX1411 1
    BOX1411
    2"
    x 4.88" x
    40.13"
    Edge defect

    $187.85

    BOX1349 1
    BOX1349
    1.06"
    x 5.5" x
    39.44"
    Cracks. Checks. Knots. Bark inclusions.

    $105.13

    BOX1311 1
    BOX1311
    0.88"
    x 4.75" x
    33.38"
    Checks. Grain deterioration.

    $71.80

    BOX1307 1
    BOX1307
    0.94"
    x 3.31" x
    31.69"
    Checks.

    $66.28

    BOX1282 1
    BOX1282
    1"
    x 4" x
    47.5"
    Checks.

    $107.18

    boxwood
    0
      0
      Your Cart
      Your cart is emptyReturn to Shop

      Species Pricing Enquiry

      Species Pricing Enquiry