Buxus sinica var. insularis

Also Known As

Buxus microphylla 'Koreana'
Buxus microphylla var. koreana
Boxwood
Korean Boxwood

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Buxus sinica var. insularis plant details

Buxus sinica var. insularis is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring green, white, yellow and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional 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 sinica var. insularis

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: buxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: green, white, yellow and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, hedge, topiary, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buxus sinica var. insularis

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Among the hardiest of boxwoods, this dwarf shrub (2' to 2 1/2') has a spreading habit and small dark-green leaves. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Dense, evergreen shrub reaching 3 x 3 feet. Responds well to pruning. Tiny, chartreuse-colored flowers open in early spring hidden amongst the foliage. People strolling the garden that time of year have trouble trying to figure out where the sweet scent is coming from.

By: Bloom River Gardens

A small evergreen commonly used for hedging, but also a good choice for accents and boarders, tiny leaves and branching pattern create a dense little shrub that takes pruning very well. Drought tolerant once established.

By: Garden World

Zones: 5-10. Kingsville is the best of the mini boxwoods. It is the tiniest leafed, slowest growing boxwood that we have found. In 10 years maybe 6" tall. Prefers morning sun or partial shade. Full sun in cool summer areas and West Coast. Use as a perfect mini hedge, or landscape tree in mini scenes. Good in troughs, Saikei tray scenes, Mame Bonsai. LiveScale© Choice-Mini Perfection! Photo shows older plant trimmed as mini tree. Shipping size small: 2-3".

By: Mini Forest By Sky

With a tailored demeanor clipped or not, this undemanding Boxwood is second-to-none for hedging, edging, accenting the rockery or sculpting a topiary or bonsai specimen. Young downy branches and lustrous, small elliptical leaves in crisp dark greens define the dwarf rounded form that grows slowly and a little less densely. A reliably cold tolerant evergreen, it can be planted as a low and refined verdant border, allowing more rambunctious plants to exuberantly spill over.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A good choice for northern areas, this extremely hardy Buxus has small, dark green leaves which take on a burnished winter look. Exhibits slow growth to 2' high by 4' wide at maturity.