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These Boxwood shears is a real "gardening primus" if you look at the reviews of the buyers of the model on Amazon. Most customers praise and love the execution. It is described as very sharp and easy to use. The advantage of the boxwood shears is that they are suitable for both fine and shaped cutting, although the latter is only possible to a limited extent, as some reviewers explain. Double grinding, non-stick coating and spring handles are the outstanding advantages of the scissors. It is suitable for both right-handers and left-handers.

The Fiskars boxwood shears have very similar features to the test winner of our analyzing comparison. It is considered to be very well made and yet pleasantly light. Precise and fatigue-free cutting should be possible without any problems thanks to the high-quality blade and handle design. Like the Garten Primus model, this version feels comfortable in both right and left hands.

The box tree shears from Meister are our clear price-performance winner. It costs significantly less than the other two recommended scissors, but is definitely convincing in terms of quality and functionality. Reviewers at Amazon particularly highlight the enormous sharpness of the bypass blades. The only disadvantage: These boxwood scissors are only useful for right-handers.

Purchase criteria

Type

There are three types of boxwood scissors: While the one-handed scissors and the bypass scissors are intended for fine cutting, the two-handed scissors are ideal for rough shaped cuts.

One-handed scissors: The one-handed scissors are characterized by their rather short shape. It is recommended for thinner branches. As a rule, it is provided with a finger loop that prevents it from slipping and thus forces a precise cut. There is a locking latch on the handle with which you can securely lock the scissors.

Bypass scissors: Like the classic one-handed scissors, the bypass scissors are also ideal when it comes to fine cuts. Compared to the former, it offers more comfort when cutting, as it has a basic tension with a spring-loaded handle that opens again automatically after each cut. With this extra, of course, it costs more.

Two-handed scissors: As the name suggests, the two-handed scissors are operated with two hands. With their long blades, they are the right boxwood scissors for the rough. You can also use it to master thick branches. Accordingly, the two-handed scissors act as the perfect helper to bring the box trees and box hedges into the desired shape.

Drive:

Manually: Most boxwood shears are operated manually - i.e. without electrical support. They are very easy to use and maintain, and are cheaper, but require more effort from the hobby gardener.

Electric: Electric boxwood shears have either a rechargeable battery or a cable instead. Battery-operated scissors are more flexible in terms of freedom of movement, while corded scissors are more time-dependent. Because the battery usually lasts a maximum of 30 to 60 minutes before it has to be charged. Electric boxwood shears generally make the job easier, but they also cost significantly more.

Blade quality

High-quality, sharp blades are essential to get clean cuts with the boxwood shears. You should therefore pay special attention to this criterion. Advantages are:

• double-sharpened blades (both blades are sharpened and sharp so that twigs are cut faster and more gently)
• Non-stick coated blades (small pieces of bark and dirt cannot stick and impair the sharpness of the blades)
• curved blades (branches are held in place, so to speak, and do not slip away so easily)

Grip quality

The design of the handles also plays an important role, after all, you use them to operate the boxwood shears. In principle, the handles must be gentle on the hands:

• Rubber or gel cushion coating relieves the pressure on the hand when cutting
• roughened surface or rubber profile prevents fingers from slipping
• The shock absorber between the handles absorbs the pressure when the scissors are closed
• Springy handles push the blades apart and the handles open by themselves

Warning: are you right or left handed? Check whether the boxwood shears you are aiming for are suitable for you.

scope of delivery

Some boxwood shears are available with practical accessories. This includes, for example, a collection bag for directly picking up the cut branches or a suction system. Both extras make it easier for you to tidy up after trimming. With battery-operated scissors, an exchangeable battery is sometimes included in the scope of delivery.

frequently asked Questions

What are boxwood shears?

The boxwood shears are a tool that you can use to Plants of the genus Buxus can trim. Since box trees have particularly dense foliage, they can be shaped more accurately - for example a sphere, a cuboid or a specific figure - bring as sparsely greened Garden plants.

In order to maintain the respective shape, box trees need to be cut more often than other green gardeners. In this context, it should be mentioned that box trees have rather thick, sturdy branches. The scissors with which they are pruned must logically be correspondingly powerful.

The box tree shears meet these requirements. She sits down

• two sharp blades and
• two handles

together. In appearance and in the way they work, they often resemble large scissors - although there are next to models with straight also versions with curved blades and in addition to one-hand versions also two-hand solutions gives. Boxwood shears usually have an adjustment screw that allows you to adjust the alignment of the blades and the tension as required.

How do I properly prune boxwood?

As Pruning box trees properly, the video clearly shows you:

Which brands offer good boxwood shears?

Many well-known brands produce high-quality boxwood shears, including the following:

• Fiskars
• Gardena
• Makita
• Stihl
• WOLF garden
• Bosch
• master
• Garden Primus
• Dolmar
• Stretcher
• Metabo
• Siena Garden

Where is the best place to buy boxwood shears?

Box tree shears are available in all major hardware stores - for example at OBI, Hagebaumarkt, Hornbach, toom or Bauhaus. However, you can enjoy the largest selection at Amazon. Seasonally, discounters such as Lidl and Aldi (with their own brand Gardenline (R)) also have box tree shears in their range.

How do I properly care for my boxwood shears?

In order for the blades to perform at their best in the long term, you have to sharpen them every now and then. After each use, you should thoroughly clean and disinfect your scissors. In this way you will prevent any disease being passed on from one plant to another. Here is another video that shows you the most important maintenance measures: