How to Grow and Care for Japanese box

Japanese box, also known as Littleleaf box, Littleleaf boxwood, Kingsville boxwood

Japanese box is a robust, versatile plant known for its small, lush foliage and dense growth habit. Special care points include ensuring adequate soil drainage to prevent root rot and providing consistent watering, especially in dry conditions. Japanese box thrives with minimal maintenance, suggesting an easy care difficulty level. Pruning is essential to maintain shape and promote healthy, compact growth.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

Toxic to Pets

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Planting and Growing Japanese box

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	6-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Varieties of Japanese box

Japanese box 'Faulkner'

Japanese box 'Faulkner' is a versatile and popular evergreen shrub. It is known for its glossy, dark green leaves and compact growth habit. In traditional Japanese gardens, it is used for topiary and hedging. The wood of Buxus microphylla is commonly used in Japan and China for woodblocks and small carvings.

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Japanese box is characterized by its dense, compact growth habit, typically reaching up to 2-4 feet (60-120 cm) in height. Its small, glossy leaves are dark green, oval in shape, and maintain their vibrancy throughout the year. The foliage is arranged oppositely along squarish stems which are a distinctive feature when young. Japanese box's texture is fine, with leaves tightly clustered together providing a smooth and uniform appearance. This shrub is notable for its resilience and ability to be pruned into a variety of formal shapes.