Japanese Boxwood |
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Buxus Microphylla Japonica Japanese |
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2.5 Quart In StockOther Options: 
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Cannot ship to: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Tennessee, Washington
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| Grows In | Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F through Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F |
| Sun Exposure | Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Shade / Evening Sun |
| Soil Drainage | Well Drained, Moderately Drained |
| Resistent To | Drought, Heat |
| Blooms | Fall Foliage, Winter Foliage, Spring Foliage, Summer Foliage |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Average Height | 5' to 6' |
| Average Width | 4' to 6' |
Microphylla Japonica 'Japanese ' is a moderate growing shrub and perennial plant that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 6A through 9A. It matures to an average height of 5 feet to 6 feet and an average width of 4 feet to 6 feet, depending on climate and other environmental factors. It prefers growing in a location that provides full sun or morning shade with afternoon sun and grows best when planted in loam or clay soil that is well drained or moderately drained. The foliage is dark green in color.
Japanese Boxwood can be useful in the landscape in mass plantings, in foundation plantings, in shrub borders, in landscape beds or islands, to add property value, in small groupings, as a hedge or in medians and also in theme gardens, cottage gardens, butterfly gardens, hummingbird gardens or perennial gardens.
Noteworthy Characteristics
Japanese Boxwood is an attractive evergreen shrub that is most often used as a hedge. It responds very well to shearing so is often selected as a foundation shrub, planted on either side of entryway for accentuation, or as a topiary in square, round, dome, or pyramidal form. If allowed to grow naturally to its mature size it will reach 5 feet or so in height with an equal spread.
Uses
Excellent for use as a single specimen, in groupings, shrub borders, natural hedge rows, clipped formal hedge rows, mass plantings, home foundation plantings, entryways and corners, topiary, container gardens, and asian theme gardens
Culture & Care Tips
Japanese Boxwood is easy to grow in most any well-drained soils, planters or containers. It has better drought and pest tolerance than other boxwoods. Spring flowers are insignificant, though quite fragrant. Prefers a strong half day of sun or full sun.
How To Plant a Shrub in a Container or Pot
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