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Japanese Boxwood

Buxus Microphylla Japonica

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Overview

The Japanese Boxwood, 'Buxus microphylla japonica', is a compact evergreen shrub favored for its dense, lush foliage and versatile nature. It reaches up to 2-4 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width at maturity. The small, oval leaves provide a fine texture, and its ability to withstand heavy pruning makes it ideal for hedges or formal garden designs. Thriving in partial to full sun, it requires well-drained soil and moderate watering.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 8–11Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — is a compact evergreen shrub favored for its dense
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — provided they are well-drainingJapanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — They adapt well to a range of soil types; shrub for full or halfJapanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — lush foliage that can easily be shaped into precise formal hedges or topiary formsJapanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — boasting a rich green hue that persists even in the chill of winter; japonica, is an exceptional, image 55Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — lush foliage that can easily be shaped into precise formal hedges or topiary forms; is a compact, image 54Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — Regular fertilization will help promote vigorous growth and lush foliage; and its ability to withstand heavy+53

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Buxaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — is a compact evergreen shrub favored for its dense
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — provided they are well-draining
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — They adapt well to a range of soil types; shrub for full or half
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — lush foliage that can easily be shaped into precise formal hedges or topiary forms
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — boasting a rich green hue that persists even in the chill of winter; japonica, is an exceptional, image 55
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — lush foliage that can easily be shaped into precise formal hedges or topiary forms; is a compact, image 54
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — Regular fertilization will help promote vigorous growth and lush foliage; and its ability to withstand heavy
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — japonica, is an exceptional choice for adding structure and year-round interest to a landscape design; this
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — lush foliage and versatile nature; boasting a rich green hue that persists even in the chill of, image 46
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — typically in late winter or early spring
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — Thriving in partial to full sun, it requires well-drained soil and moderate watering; japanese, image 50
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — ensuring that these elegant boxwoods remain a captivating feature of the garden for years to come
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — and its ability to withstand heavy pruning makes it ideal for hedges or formal garden designs
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — japonica, is an exceptional choice for adding structure and year-round interest to a landscape, image 52
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — The Japanese Boxwood, scientifically known as Buxus microphylla var
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — Japanese Boxwoods allow for substantial design flexibility; and perform best in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — and perform best in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — oval leaves provide a fine texture; it reaches up to 2-4 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width at, image 48
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — boasting a rich green hue that persists even in the chill of winter
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — oval leaves provide a fine texture
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — Japanese Boxwoods are relatively low-maintenance
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — This versatile and hardy evergreen shrub is prized for its dense
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — is a compact evergreen shrub favored for its dense; oval leaves provide a fine texture
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — will keep these shrubs looking tidy and maintain the desired form
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