| Botanical name | Buxus microphylla |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | August September October Flowers greenish yellow , in spring. |
| Common name(s) | Chinese Box, Japanese Box, Korean Box |
| Foliage | This plant bears green foliage in summer. Foliage tends to turn yellow-green or brownish in fall and winter. |
| Uses in landscape design | This plant can be used in landscaping as low hedge plantings, foundation plantings and mass plantings. |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Soil conditions | Well drained |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Wildlife attractions | bees |
| Interesting info | Fragrant/ scented flower |
| Growth habit | This plant has a compact growth habit. |
Buxus microphylla (Chinese Box, Japanese Box, Korean Box)
- Botanical name: Buxus microphylla
- Common name(s): Chinese Box, Japanese Box, Korean Box
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
This plant has leathery, opposite foliage that tends to turn yellow-green or brownish in fall and winter. Bears fragrant male and female flowers in spring. Use in landscape design as mass plantings, low hedge plantings and foundation plantings.
Family: Buxaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: BUK-sus mik-ro-FIL-la
Buxus microphylla requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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August September October
Flowers greenish yellow , in spring.
This plant bears green foliage in summer. Foliage tends to turn yellow-green or brownish in fall and winter.
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