Japanese Box, Buxus microphylla var. japonica - Ideal for creating small hedges, balls and other topiary
Buxus Microphylla var. Japonica
Japanese Box is an evergreen shrub with lime green oval-shaped leaves that are often used for creating small compact hedges. It is a quicker growing alternative to English Box which is very slow-growing. Japanese Box is best suited to full sun and light shade.
Buxus microphylla var. japonica, commonly called Japanese Box, is native to the mountains of Japan. Japanese Box is a great plant for creating small compact hedges. It responds well to trimming and is drought and frost tolerant. It will grow in a wide range of climates from the coast to inland climates. Flowers are small and inconspicuous.
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Height & Width |
50cm to 1.5 metres tall X 30cm to 1.5 metres wide |
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Flowers and Fruit |
Flowers are small and inconspicuous |
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Aspect |
Full sun to part shade. |
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Soil Type |
Wide range of soil types. |
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Maintenance |
Trim to train as a hedge 2 to 3 times a year. As the hedge grows trim to shape. |
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Planting Rates |
For hedges use 3 to 5 plants per linear metre |
| Size | 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 |
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