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Buxus microphylla japonica

Japanese Boxwood

Plant photo of: Buxus microphylla japonica
Information by:         Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

Description

Japanese Boxwood is often used as a hedge. It is compact, with small bright green leaves. It can reach 6' x 6' or be kept smaller through pruning. It can be sheared to shape. It does better in areas with milder winters.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese

Accenting Features

Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Entry

Special Uses

Container, Hedge, Topiary, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.