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| Buxus microphylla - Littleleaf Box, Boxwood |
| Family |
Buxaceae |
| Botanical Name |
Buxus microphylla |
| Common Name |
Littleleaf Box, Boxwood |
| Size |
Typically 3 - 4', may reach over 6'. |
| Hardiness |
Zone (4)6 - 9 |
| Culture |
Prefers well-drained, high organic soil; full sun to partial
shade. |
| Ornamental Value |
Dark, evergreen foliage, often pruned into ornamental shapes.
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| Landscape Use |
As a hedge, in massing, for topiaries or formal gardens. |
| Key Identifying Characteristics |
Opposite, simple, dark green, obovate foliage that discolors to yellow or orange in winter. |
| Notable Cultivars |
numerous; var. koreana types |
| Campus Location |
Main: |
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