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Buxus microphylla japonica

Japanese Boxwood

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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 4'-6' tall and wide 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'

Width Range

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

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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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.