Product Description
This hardy boxwood variety is your ideal accent or hedge plant in flower gardens, formal gardens or any landscape foundation planting due to its versatility, dense green foliage and ease of maintenance! The Japanese Boxwood produces dainty white flowers that are not showy in early spring.
The Japanese Boxwood features bright green, oval-shaped leaves that are somewhat larger, and slightly lighter green, almost having a yellow appearance, than the hybrid boxwoods most commonly seen in landscapes. This shrub makes an excellent medium to large hedge, and is quite simple to grow (even if it’s a slow growing shrub).
Like all other boxwoods, the Japanese boxwood prefers cool, moist, well drained soils as well as a small amount of shade to shield its leaves from the full sun. The Japanese Boxwood growth rate is slow – less than 12 inches per year. Fairly drought tolerant but make sure to water frequently during first year of planting to establish it’s shallow root system.
This shrub is slightly less cold hardy than other commonly used boxwood varieties. Still a great choice for many gardeners in zones 5-9! This evergreen shrub keeps it’s green leaves through summer and fall.
Since these boxwoods rate of growth is so slow, space them 2-3 feet apart to make a border hedge. Space at least 2 feet away from home or fence. Shake off the extra dirt of the root ball before planting to separate the roots to encourage growth.
Check out our grow guide for boxwoods!
Botanical Name
Buxus microphylla japonica
Sunlight Full Sun / Partial Shade Flower Color Creamy yellow Foliage Color Light green Mature Height 5-6 ft
Mature Width 4-6 ft
Growing Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 
Special Features- Low maintenance
- Evergreen
- Pest and disease resistant
Shipping Info
**CANNOT SHIP TO TENNESSEE**
Care
JAPANESE BOXWOOD CARE:
The Japanese Boxwood prefers full sun to part shade for optimum growth. In hotter climates however, they appreciate afternoon shade and regular watering. Avoid planting in windy areas. Their soil needs are adaptable, although they prefer organic, well-drained soil.
Weekly watering is recommended for the first two years after planting your Boxwood. Mulching is highly recommended for retaining moisture. Shearing or pruning in the spring is necessary to achieve and maintain their desired shape.
Boxwoods can be planted 2-3 feet apart from their centers to form a hedge.
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Dig a hole approximately twice as wide as your new plant’s root ball and deep enough so that the top of the root ball is equal with the ground level.
Loosen the root ball using a small garden spade or by hand. Breaking smaller outer roots can encourage growth into the new soil, but take care to not damage large primary roots.
Place the plant in the hole and ensure that it is situated evenly upright. Use the excavated soil to fill in around the root ball, using your foot to pack it in firmly. Thoroughly soak with a hose as you fill in the dirt. Take great care to not leave any gaps or air spaces around the root ball as this could kill the plant.
A 2-4 inch layer of mulch is strongly recommended to help retain moisture and discourage weed growth. Apply mulch over the entire planting area but keep away from the stems or trunk by a few inches. Ensure that the plant and surrounding soil is completely soaked with water.
To ensure the proper nutrients are available for the life of your Japanese Boxwood, our proprietary Perfect Plants Special Blend Soil and a once yearly application of Nutricote Total 360 Fertilizer are great considerations for your new plants!
Natalie D. –
Ordered ten 3 gallon size for a hedge in front of home. They shipped fast, but fedex damaged the box a little during shipping. Boxwoods were ok inside though. Would order again.
Gracie Stephens –
Happy with my purchase. New to online shopping of plants, but was surprised the 3 I ordered showed up looking just as pictured.
Mel –
I plan to make a border hedge around the fenceline at my house. Ordered quite a few of the 1 gallons so I can watch them grow :)