Buxus sinica

Also Known As

Buxus microphylla var. sinica
Chinese Box
Chinese Boxwood

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 32"-30'
W: 24'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Buxus sinica plant details

Buxus sinica is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring green and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 sinica

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: buxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 FT wide, 32 IN - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: green and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, screen, topiary

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buxus sinica

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lustrous green leaves that are bigger than other 'Little Leaf' Boxwoods. The leaves are bright green, 1 1/2" long and oblong -- not as dark as the lustrous, dark green color of the English Boxwood. The foliage is darker in the shade than the sun. Great in the rock garden, as edging borders or in containers (in warm zones). From China. The J.C.Raulston Arboretum say it, "should be considered for wider use in the southeastern US."