Buxus microphylla japonica - Japanese box, Boxwood
- Mature size: 1-2m tall.
- Recommended spacing for a hedge: 40cm-60cm apart.
- Ideal growing conditions: Full sun-part shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Uses: Pot/container plant, patio/verandah plant, small gardens, Japanese-style gardens, Topiary or Parterre gardens, garden filler, mass plantings, lining driveways, short hedge, borders/edges, coastal gardens.
Noteworthy: Hardy evergreen, low maintenance.
Tolerant: Pruning, Light frost, high temperatures and coastal conditions once established, adaptable to a wide range of soil types (except acidic).
Colour/Growth form: Small oval glossy green leaves, dense compact.
Buxus microphylla japonica, commonly known as 'Japanese Box,' is a versatile and hardy evergreen shrub that grows 1-2 meters tall. With its small, glossy green leaves and dense, compact form, it’s ideal for creating tidy borders, short hedges, or adding structure to Japanese-style and parterre gardens. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to part shade and is adaptable to a variety of soil types. It’s also tolerant of pruning, light frost, and coastal conditions, making it a reliable choice for both small gardens and larger landscapes.
Buxus microphylla japonica - Japanese box, Boxwood
- Mature size: 1-2m tall.
- Recommended spacing for a hedge: 40cm-60cm apart.
- Ideal growing conditions: Full sun-part shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Uses: Pot/container plant, patio/verandah plant, small gardens, Japanese-style gardens, Topiary or Parterre gardens, garden filler, mass plantings, lining driveways, short hedge, borders/edges, coastal gardens.
Noteworthy: Hardy evergreen, low maintenance.
Tolerant: Pruning, Light frost, high temperatures and coastal conditions once established, adaptable to a wide range of soil types (except acidic).
Colour/Growth form: Small oval glossy green leaves, dense compact.
Buxus microphylla japonica, commonly known as 'Japanese Box,' is a versatile and hardy evergreen shrub that grows 1-2 meters tall. With its small, glossy green leaves and dense, compact form, it’s ideal for creating tidy borders, short hedges, or adding structure to Japanese-style and parterre gardens. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to part shade and is adaptable to a variety of soil types. It’s also tolerant of pruning, light frost, and coastal conditions, making it a reliable choice for both small gardens and larger landscapes.
