japanese buxus for sale
Looking for Japanese buxus for sale in New Zealand? Buxus microphylla 'Japonica', widely known as Japanese buxus, is a popular evergreen shrub prized for its compact growth, glossy green leaves, and versatility in both formal and casual garden settings. Ideal for hedges, borders, and topiary, Japanese buxus offers a neat appearance and reliable performance throughout the year, making it an excellent choice for home gardens, landscaping projects, and low-maintenance planting schemes.
Buxus microphylla 'Japonica' (Japanese Box)
Japanese Box
Buxus microphylla Japonica, commonly known as Japanese box hedge, grows about twice as fast as English box (Buxus sempervirens). The foliage is also lighter in colour being lime green and glossy. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Buxus microphylla Japonica can be clipped into a small hedge or used to create elaborate patterns as found in parterre gardens. It is often used for topiary, added to mixed plantings, or maintained in a container.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Shrubs - Height:
1.50 m - Spread:
1.50 m - Tolerances:
Hardy - Garden uses:
Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen, Topiary - Garden styles:
Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
