Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Curley Locks'

Japanese Boxwood, Japanese Littleleaf Boxwood

Family: Buxaceae Box


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, foundation, hedge, superior hedge
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Leaf color Green, yellow
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage