Species: Buxus microphylla

(buk'sus meye-kroh-fil'ah)

Buxus microphylla

Littleleaf Boxwood; Boxwood; Littleleaf Box

Found on Course Walks

Broad-leaved Evergreens

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

There are many cultivars below are some of the best and most common.

'Compacta', 'Curly Locks', 'Sprinter', 'Sunnyside', 'var. koreana', 'Winter Beauty', 'Winter Gem', 'Wintergreen'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub < 4 feet

Height: 3' - 4' (equal spread)

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: dense, compact, rounded shrub

Ornamental Other: roots require cool moist conditions; full sun or light/moderate shade; protect from drying winds and severe low temperatures

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Part shade, Shade

Hardy To Zone: 5b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: evergreen; medium green foliage may turn yellow-green in winter depending on the cultivar. Salt spray exacerbates winter damage on leaves.

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

canker blight and leaf spot, root rot, and mites

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

native to China, Japan and Korea; deer resistant; offensive odor; can be pruned heavily; root systems are near soil surface and should not be disturbed

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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