Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Sunburst'

Also Known As

Buxus koreana 'Sunburst'
Buxus sinica 'Sunburst'
Sunburst Golden Variegated Korean Boxwood

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 18"-30"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Sunburst' plant details

Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Sunburst' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Sunburst'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: buxaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: bonsai, dwarf, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Sunburst'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very hardy and compact (to only 2 an a half feet in 10 years), this conical mounder is also very distinctive with handsome foliage brightly edged in gold. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

The dainty oval foliage of this delightful evergreen is broadly edged in golden yellow. A naturally dwarf, compact, and cold hardy Boxwood with a conical habit that lends itself to bonsai, dwarf hedging, and containers.