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Buxus microphylla 'Curly Locks'

Also Known As

Curly Locks Boxwood
Curly Locks Chinese Box
Curly Locks Japanese Box
Curly Locks Korean Box
Littleleaf Box

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'
W: 3'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Buxus microphylla 'Curly Locks' plant details

Buxus microphylla 'Curly Locks' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring green and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buxus microphylla 'Curly Locks'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: buxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: green and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, dense, hedge, mounding, textural, topiary

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buxus microphylla 'Curly Locks'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The foliage and stems of B. 'Curly Locks' are twisted and curved. Makes an interesting small shrub for the garden or container.

By: Gossler Farms

Espaliered or as a dense 3' x 4' mound, the twisted branches of yellow-green foliage of this uncommon boxwood are eye-catching. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A slow form of Buxus microphalla with crimped and curled leaves, particularly once it's more mature. Forms a dense mound, wider than tall with yellow-green leaves. This is a very bright color compared to other cultivars in this species. Can make a nice contrast with dark green plants. Branchlets and some leaves are nicely twisted.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

A most attractive small boxwood, slow growing to 3 ft or so with narrow curled leaves, just as the name would imply, providing wonderful texture for the garden. Evergreen with leaves tinting only faintly to that dead meat look of winter boxwood (ok, so we could have found a better descriptor). This, however, is offset by the typical male cat fragrance given off by most boxwoods....hummmm. Frost hardy to below 0F, into USDA zone 6. And all this can be yours brightening that somewhat shaded spot with a bit of summer water.