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 8–11Climate Temperate

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — oval leaves provide a fine texture

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — lush foliage and versatile nature

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — oval leaves provide a fine texture

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — It reaches up to 2-4 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width at maturity

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) — The Japanese Boxwood, scientifically known as Buxus microphylla var

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — Thriving in partial to full sun, it requires well-drained soil and moderate watering

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Classification

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) — lush foliage and versatile nature

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — oval leaves provide a fine texture

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — It reaches up to 2-4 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width at maturity

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) — The Japanese Boxwood, scientifically known as Buxus microphylla var

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — Thriving in partial to full sun, it requires well-drained soil and moderate watering

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — This versatile and hardy evergreen shrub is prized for its dense

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — lush foliage that can easily be shaped into precise formal hedges or topiary forms

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — japonica, is an exceptional choice for adding structure and year-round interest to a landscape design

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — Japanese Boxwoods allow for substantial design flexibility

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — boasting a rich green hue that persists even in the chill of winter

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — They adapt well to a range of soil types

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — provided they are well-draining

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — and perform best in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — will keep these shrubs looking tidy and maintain the desired form

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — For optimal health and appearance

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — Japanese Boxwoods are relatively low-maintenance

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — typically in late winter or early spring

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — It reaches up to 2-4 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width at maturity; typically in late winter or early spring

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) — lush foliage and versatile nature; boasting a rich green hue that persists even in the chill of winter

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — shrub for full or half

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — Regular fertilization will help promote vigorous growth and lush foliage

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