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Korean Boxwood

Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana'

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Overview

The Korean Boxwood, Buxus microphylla 'Koreana', is an evergreen shrub, valued for its compact growth habit. Reaching up to 2-4 feet in height with a similar spread, this resilient plant thrives in USDA Zones 4-9. Its small, glossy, green leaves offer year-round interest and can tolerate partial to full sun. Ideal for hedges and borders, the Korean Boxwood is resilient, maintaining its structure through winter's chill.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Low, MediumZones 5–10Type Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubClimate Temperate
Korean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — Its small, glossy, green leaves offer year-round interest and can tolerate partial to full sun
Korean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — the Korean Boxwood is resilientKorean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — oval leaves which maintain a rich green hue throughout the seasonsKorean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — Ideal for hedges and bordersKorean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — Reaching up to 2-4 feet in height with a similar spread, this resilient plant thrives in USDA Zones 4-9Korean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — the Korean Boxwood is perfect for creating low hedgesKorean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — scientifically known as Buxus microphylla 'Koreana'+5

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Mature height
2–2.5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Buxaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Korean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — Its small, glossy, green leaves offer year-round interest and can tolerate partial to full sun
Korean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — the Korean Boxwood is resilient
Korean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — oval leaves which maintain a rich green hue throughout the seasons
Korean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — Ideal for hedges and borders
Korean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — Reaching up to 2-4 feet in height with a similar spread, this resilient plant thrives in USDA Zones 4-9
Korean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — the Korean Boxwood is perfect for creating low hedges
Korean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — scientifically known as Buxus microphylla 'Koreana'
Korean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — maintaining its structure through winter's chill
Korean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — this cultivar is widely praised for its lush
Korean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — The Korean Boxwood, Buxus microphylla 'Koreana', is an evergreen shrub, valued for its compact growth habit
Korean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — is a versatile and hardy evergreen shrub ideal for a multitude of landscape designs
Korean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — Belonging to the Buxaceae family
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