Japanese Boxwood

Slow-growing, dense shrub is well-suited for trimming and shaping. Use as a low hedge, foundation planting or at the garden's edge. Protect from winter winds. May scorch if too hot and dry. Trim to shape in summer. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil and some shade.

Companion Plants

Azalea

Bluebeard

False Spirea

Plant Details

Common name

Japanese Boxwood
Botanical name

Buxus microphylla var. japonica
Variety

na
Zone

USDA Zone 6 (-10°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light

Part sun
Height

3-6' (1-2 m)
Habit

Rounded
Feed

Use an all-purpose in spring
Water

1-2 times per week
Bloom Color

Green
Bloom Time

No Bloom
Maintenance

Protect from winter winds

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Nanette D.'s collection
Sadie F.'s collection

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