Buxus japonica
Plant What Where?
Buxus japonica, commonly known as Japanese Boxwood, is a compact and versatile evergreen shrub appreciated for its dense foliage and neat, rounded form. It‘s rounded leaves are a vivid mid-green. Inconspicuous pale yellow flowers may appear in spring, followed by small, round seed capsules.
Cultural
Japanese Box is a slow growing plant and, although frost tolerant, can turn bronze in winter. It is more heat tolerant than English Box.
Soil:
Prefers a fertile, well-drained soil.
Aspect:
Full sun to part shade.
Maintenance:
Responds well to pruning. It is best to prune in late winter to early spring, avoid pruning during hot weather to prevent sunburn. Apply dolomite lime in autumn to maintain colour (can bronze over winter). Apply a general fertiliser in spring to promote healthy growth.
Water Requirements:
Drought tolerant once established but will benefit from supplementary watering.
Seasonal Interest:
Year round foliage interest.
Landscape Uses
Buxus japonica is a go-to choice for traditional low hedging or screening, widely found in formal gardens as a clipped specimen. Its graceful appearance in containers, whether shaped into balls or cones, adds a touch of elegance to any space.
Dimensions
Height to 1.5m
Width to 1.5m
Can be kept significantly smaller through pruning.
See TOPIARY for BALLS & SHAPES
Width to 1.5m
Can be kept significantly smaller through pruning.
See TOPIARY for BALLS & SHAPES