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Buxus microphylla var. japonica
Japanese Box
Notes

Uses: As a formal or informal hedge, barrier or screen. Can be pruned as a low border or left as background screen.
Leaves turn bronze in winter.

  • Height 1-2m
  • Spread 1-1.5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Buxaceae
  • Botanical Name Buxus microphylla var. japonica
  • Common Name Japanese Box
  • Origin Europe, Africa
  • Habit Dense, Compact, Rounded
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Plains, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Yellow, Green
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Flower Type Insignificant
  • Purpose Ornamental, Hedge, Habitat, Screen
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)