Boxwood 'Japanese'

Buxus microphylla var. japonica

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What To Know!

☑️Survives Houston's hot summers!!

☑️Pretty much disease free!

☑️Minimal water once established!

☑️Won't be destroyed by bugs!

☑️Takes normal Houston winters!

⚠️Can be a challenge to grow but worth a try!

Planting & Care Guide

The standard for heat tolerance in boxwoods. Bright green foliage and a slightly faster growth rate than English types.

Planting Tips

Watering Tips

Fertilization Tips

Cutting & Pruning

Insects & Disease

Winter Care

Houston tough! She's perfectly safe and needs no winter protection from you.

Available at the following local nurseries:

Quick Facts

Average Landscape Size

4-6'Tx4-6'W

Sun

Water

Full Sun to Part Shade

Moderate

Deer Resistance

High

Cold Hardiness

USDA Zones 6-9

Bloom Season

Spring (Insignificant)

Heat & Cold Hardiness

Hardy. Evergreen.