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