Buxus microphylla 'Jim Stauffer'

Also Known As

Japanese Boxwood
Jim's Tru Spreader
Littleleaf Box

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'
W: 4'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Buxus microphylla 'Jim Stauffer' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buxus microphylla 'Jim Stauffer'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: buxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: green and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, formal-garden, hedge, topiary, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buxus microphylla 'Jim Stauffer'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lots of confusion on the name but we're going with the company that introduced it, Saunders Brothers (of Virginia). AKA Jim's Tru Spreader, it's 3' tall and 4' wide in 15 years. It's very similar to 'Green Beauty' but more spreading in habit at maturity and appears to be hardier (this per Saunders). Good winter color. There are some who say, it is possibly a form of B. sempervirens. Makes an interesting Bonsai.