Littleleaf Boxwood
Common Name: Littleleaf Boxwood
Species Name: Buxus microphylla
Family Name: Buxaceae
Examples of Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 4-foot diameter, 4-foot height
- Leaves: Simple, opposite, evergreen, obovate, 1/3-1 inches long, 1/6-1/3 inches wide, entire, cuneate
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Well-drained |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 6º |
| Notes | Slow growth rate; leaves may turn yellowish-brown in winter |