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    Buxus microphylla

    Also Known As

    • Japanese Boxwood
    • Littleleaf Boxwood

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 6a-8b

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    Buxus microphylla plant details

    Buxus microphylla is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring green and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Buxus microphylla

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: buxaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: green and yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Buxus microphylla

    USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A nice dwarf variety with a dense rounded habit, not planted as often as some of the other species, deserves to be better known.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Buxus microphylla plant

    How to Grow Buxus microphylla

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Buxus sempervirens 'Graham Blandy'

    aka American Boxwood, Boxwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-15'

    Width: 1'-4'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Buxus sempervirens 'Graham Blandy' form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata'

    aka Variegata Common Box, Variegata English Box, Variegated Boxwood, Variegated English Boxwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-10'

    Width: 3'-8'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' foliage by plant lust
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    Buxus sempervirens 'Waterfall'

    aka Waterfall Boxwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9a

    Size

    Height: 3'-10'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Buxus sempervirens 'Waterfall' foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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    Buxus microphylla 'Curly Locks'

    aka Curly Locks Boxwood, Curly Locks Chinese Box, Curly Locks Japanese Box, Curly Locks Korean Box, Littleleaf Box

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Buxus microphylla 'Curly Locks' foliage by plant lust
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    Buxus harlandii

    aka Harland Boxwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 30"-6'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Buxus harlandii foliage by Karl Gercens III
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