Plant Details
- Botanical Name
- Buxus microphylla var. japonica
- Common Name
- Japanese Boxwood
- Mature Height
- 15–20 ft
- Mature Width
- 15–20 ft
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Sun Requirements
- Flexible
Shrubs
Japanese Boxwood
Buxus microphylla var. japonica
Common Boxwood is a classic, broadleaf evergreen shrub featuring small, glossy dark green leaves that are densely packed along its stems. It is highly valued in landscape design for its adaptability to shearing, making it an ideal choice for formal hedges, knot gardens, and sculptural topiary. This slow-growing plant provides a reliable, year-round structure to any garden setting.
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Plant Information
Description
- Common Boxwood is a classic
- broadleaf evergreen shrub featuring small
- glossy dark green leaves that are densely packed along its stems. It is highly valued in landscape design for its adaptability to shearing
- making it an ideal choice for formal hedges
- knot gardens
- and sculptural topiary. This slow-growing plant provides a reliable
- year-round structure to any garden setting.
This 5-gallon specimen is an excellent investment for establishing immediate structure in your garden. Please note that this plant is toxic if ingested by humans or pets.
Uses
- Ideal for formal hedges
- knot gardens
- parterres
- topiary
- foundation plantings
- landscape borders
- and container gardening.
Key Features
- Evergreen foliage
- highly shearable
- excellent for formal designs
- and provides year-round structure.
Planting
- Plant in well-draining
- fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Ensure the root ball is level with the soil surface and provide adequate spacing based on the desired density of the hedge.
Recommended Spacing
- Privacy Hedge
- 1–4 ft apart
- Shrubs / Border
- 7–8 ft apart
- Groundcover
- 3–4 ft apart
- Trees
- 15–20 ft apart
- Accent / Specialty
- 15–20 ft apart
Care
- Maintain consistent soil moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring. Prune as needed to maintain desired shape or density
- ideally in late spring or early summer.
- Water Needs
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Drought Tolerance
- Moderate
Plant Information Disclaimer
Plant characteristics, growth rates, mature sizes, spacing, care requirements, and other horticultural information provided on this page may be AI-assisted and are intended as general guidance only. Actual plant performance can vary based on climate, soil, water, sunlight, planting conditions, maintenance, and other environmental factors. Information may contain errors or may not apply to your specific conditions. We recommend confirming important planting, care, and selection decisions with a VN Nursery representative or qualified landscape professional before relying on this information.
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