Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla japonica
Common Name: Japanese boxwood Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, very densely branched woody shrub with small, rounded apple-green leaves; forms a soft, rounded habit if unpruned Height 3' - 6' Spread equal Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors prefers full sun, tolerates full shade Soil tolerates most except poorly drained clay Hardiness hardy, tolerates dry heat (zones 8-24) Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, obovate/oval to nearly round, 1/4 - 3/4" long, light green, shiny, leathery Flowers pale yellow, tiny, axillary clusters - inconspicuous spring Fruit inconspicuous - tiny capsule Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: excellent border, commonly used as small hedge material; formal or informal filler for bright green foliage, topiary, container plant Landscape Care: Watering occasional deep soak, tolerates regular Fertilizing little required Pruning to shape, anytime as needed, shear cut in formal situations Pests/Diseases scale, spider mite Special Conditions/Other Origin: Japan Family: Buxaceae Notes: |
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