Buxus microphylla [Bloom River Compact]

Also Known As

Bloom River Compact Boxwood

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 24"-30"
W: 5"-6"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Buxus microphylla [Bloom River Compact] plant details

Buxus microphylla [Bloom River Compact] is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buxus microphylla [Bloom River Compact]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: buxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 IN - 6 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buxus microphylla [Bloom River Compact]

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very dense, slow growing, eventually reaching 24-30 inches across after many years, but only 5-6 inches high. Leaves are 1/4 inch wide and 1/2 to 3/4 inch long. Great low border plant that will not hide your other shrubbery. Often sold as Buxus m. 'Kingsville', but they are two very different plants. Maybe some of the confusion is that 'Compacta' was originally released by Kingsville Nursery in Maryland. Whatever the source of confusion our dwarf boxwoods are TRUE to name and are described correctly.