Boxwood shrub pictures present boxwood in all its splendor. This deer resistant shrub provides year-round greenery. There are 30 species of boxwood found throughout the world, but in the United States, gardeners plant mostly Buxus sempervirens and Buxus microphylla. Boxwood thrives in well drained soil and a sunny location. It tends to be shallow-rooted, and benefits from a thick layer of mulch to protect the roots. Boxwood lives for many years and easily attains heights of ten feet or more if they aren't pruned.