Buxus microphylla japonica 'Compacta'
Compact Dwarf Boxwood
Description
This boxwood will typically grow 12-14" annually and the small leaves are 12" long and 14" wide. It is the slowest growing boxwood and does best in full shade.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Walkways
Special Uses
Hedge, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.