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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

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) — boasting a rich green hue that persists even in the chill of winter; japonica, is an exceptional choice for

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — For optimal health and appearance; ensuring that these elegant boxwoods remain a captivating feature of the

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — provided they are well-draining; the Japanese Boxwood, scientifically known as Buxus microphylla var, image 58

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — The Japanese Boxwood, scientifically known as Buxus microphylla var; lush foliage and versatile, image 51

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — They adapt well to a range of soil types; shrub for full or half, image 57

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — and its ability to withstand heavy pruning makes it ideal for hedges or formal garden designs; lush foliage

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) — will keep these shrubs looking tidy and maintain the desired form; regular fertilization will help promote

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — is a compact evergreen shrub favored for its dense; oval leaves provide a fine texture, image 45

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — The Japanese Boxwood, scientifically known as Buxus microphylla var; lush foliage and versatile nature

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

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) — Japanese Boxwoods are relatively low-maintenance; thriving in partial to full sun, it requires well-drained

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — provided they are well-draining; the Japanese Boxwood, scientifically known as Buxus microphylla var

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) — lush foliage and versatile nature

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — ensuring that these elegant boxwoods remain a captivating feature of the garden for years to come; japanese

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — shrub for full or half; will keep these shrubs looking tidy and maintain the desired form

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — and perform best in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9; provided they are well-draining, image 59

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

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

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) — It reaches up to 2-4 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width at maturity; typically in late winter or, image 47

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

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