Japanese Boxwood
Buxus microphylla var. japonica / Japanese boxwood group
Shrub
Boxwood, Japanese is a shrub, suited to full sun to part sun to shade conditions, and useful for hedge plantings. Research-stage values are based on current authoritative horticultural evidence and remain subject to HIGH cross-field QA before publication.
Key Facts
SUN
Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Water REQUIREMENT
Moderate
Mature Size
3–6 ft tall × 3–6 ft wide
growth
Slow
foliage
Evergreen
maintenance
Florida native
Not Florida Native
Where It Works
Hedge
Formal Garden
Foundation
Wildlife
Florida-Friendly
Florida-Friendly & Wildlife
Full Sun | Part Sun | Shade | Moderate water
Pets & Horses
Safety information has not yet been verified for this plant.
dogs
Toxic
cats
Toxic
horses
Toxic
ASPCA lists Buxus species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.
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