You can no longer ignore the many press articles and media attention about boxwood. Buxus is fully ravaged by the Buxus caterpillar, an alien caterpillar that has been affected by the worldwide transport network in our regions. It literally eats up the boxwood completely. The fast reproduction of the boxwood moth makes it difficult to stop. Nevertheless, people try to stop the moth with all kinds of chemical and non-chemical means, but many give up and look for an alternative that does not have to be sprayed every once in a while. That is why the Ilex varieties are ideal as an alternative to Buxus. They exist in lighter and dark green varieties. At Puur van't Veld, the best varieties were selected in our opinion and then grown ourselves. Below you will find a nice overview of every Ilex species, because since there are countless Ilex species on the market, it is difficult to make a choice  to make. Of course Buxus does not only have to be replaced by Ilex, there are many possibilities to create a biodiverse garden. You can find them via 'Biodiverse Buxus substitutes'.