Japanese Box, Buxus microphylla var. japonica - Ideal for creating small hedges, balls and other topiary
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.
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Buxus microphylla var. japonica |
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.
Height & Width |
50cm to 1.5 metres tall X 30cm to 1.5 metres wide |
Flowers and Fruit |
Flowers are small and inconspicuous |
Aspect |
Full sun to part shade. |
Soil Type |
Wide range of soil types. |
Maintenance |
Trim to train as a hedge 2 to 3 times a year. As the hedge grows trim to shape. |
Planting Rates |
For hedges use 3 to 5 plants per linear metre |
