Buxus japonica
Plant What Where?
A traditional variety of box. Small to medium evergreen shrub, with glossy, oval, dark green leaves and clusters of small, pale yellow flowers.
Cultural
A medium to large, slow-growing evergreen shrub which is compact in habit. Prefers well-drained soils in a partially shaded environment.
Landscape Uses
Widely used for formal gardens and clipped specimen plants in containers. Suitable as a hedging or screening.
Dimensions
Height when clipped 500mm to 1m