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Buxus microphylla var. japonica
Japanese Box
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Comments, Features & Uses:
Hardy compact evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green, oval foliage. Can be used as a simple, clipped garden border/hedge or used to create elaborate patterns as found in parterre gardens. Ideal for clipping into well define formal shapes and topiary.
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Naturally Occurring:
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Japan.
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Dimensions:
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1-3m h x 1-3m w/ 150mm cal. |
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Aspect:
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Full sun to partial shade. |
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Coastal Tolerance:
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Second line with protection.
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Soil Requirements:
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Tolerates wide range of soils, from mildly acidic to mildly alkaline (ie chalky) but important to be well drained. |
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Moisture Requirements:
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Requires little water once established but does prefer moist soils. Will tolerate drier conditions but may suddenly brown off if allowed to dry out.
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Temperature Range:
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Suitable climate zones are cool, temperate, arid, semi-arid, mild tropical and tropical. Tolerates frost. It is the best Buxus for warmer regions as it tolerates heat better than other forms. |
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Maintenance and Fertiliser Requirements:
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Prune regularly to maintain shape.
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Pests and Diseases:
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No specific pest or disease problems.
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Spacing Guide:
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250mm for hedging. |
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Typical Container Sizes Available:
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140mm, 200mm and 300mm.
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