Buxus microphylla var. japonica
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Japanese Boxwood
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 4-6' x 4-6' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Special Features | Hedge, Deer Resistant, Shade Tolerant |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Rounding |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 3B-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Popular evergreen shrub with light green rounded leaves and dense growth. Makes an excellent sheared hedge or left unpruned a classical accent at entrys and corners. Does well as a container plant. It’s tolerant of drought heat and alkaline soil.
