Japanese Boxwood

$599
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Japanese Boxwood (Buxus microphylla), also commonly known as Littleleaf Boxwood, is an evergreen shrub widely used for hedges, borders, and formal landscape designs. It is valued for its dense growth habit, small glossy leaves, and tolerance of regular pruning. Japanese Boxwood performs well in Northeast Florida when planted in well-drained soil with good air circulation.

Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun to part sun
• Water: Moderate; water regularly during establishment, then as needed
• Pruning: Tolerates frequent pruning; best pruned in late winter or early spring
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring

Attributes

  • Plant Type
    Evergreen shrub
  • USDA Zone
    6 - 9
  • Origin
    Japan and East Asia
  • Toxicity
    Toxic if ingested
  • Mature Height
    3-5 ft
  • Mature Width
    3-5 ft
  • Soil Preference
    Well-drained soil; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH
  • Spacing
    3-5 ft
  • Growth Rate
    Slow
  • Critter Resistant
    Somewhat
  • Salt Tolerance
    Low
  • Cold Tolerance
    High
  • Flowering
    Inconspicuous
  • Bloom Period
    Spring (flowers not showy)
  • Flower Color
    Yellow-green
  • Stem Color
    Green to light brown
  • Foliage Color
    Green
  • Variety
    Variegated, Normal, Wintergreen
green, oval leaves of boxwood plant
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Japanese Boxwood

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Japanese Boxwood (Buxus microphylla), also commonly known as Littleleaf Boxwood, is an evergreen shrub widely used for hedges, borders, and formal landscape designs. It is valued for its dense growth habit, small glossy leaves, and tolerance of regular pruning. Japanese Boxwood performs well in Northeast Florida when planted in well-drained soil with good air circulation.

Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun to part sun
• Water: Moderate; water regularly during establishment, then as needed
• Pruning: Tolerates frequent pruning; best pruned in late winter or early spring
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring

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