About This Product
Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla var. japonica
Common Name: Japanese Boxwood
An evergreen shrub commonly used for clipped hedges and topiaries. Leaves are glossy, elliptical to oval, and dark green with lighter undersides. Foliage may turn bronze in cold winters. More heat and drought tolerant than B. sempervirens.
USDA Zone: Zones 5 - 9
Sunset Zone: Zones 3B - 24
Mature Height: 6 - 8 feet
Mature Width: Varies
Light Needs: Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Regular
