Korean Boxwood

Scientific Name
Buxus microphylla var. koreana
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Evergreen leaves that turn yellow-brown to purplish in winter.

Culture

Full sun to partial shade; mulch to keep root system cool and moist; the evergreen foliage needs to be protected from drying winds, especially in winter.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
3.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
4.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
3.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
4.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Rounded to broad rounded.

Native Regions, Text

Korea

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Korean Boxwood leaves and flowers
picID
18773
Image
Korean Boxwood,  form of the hybrid 'Wintergreen'
picID
18774
Image
Korean Boxwood,  hedge of the hybrid 'Wintergreen'
picID
18775
Image
Korean Boxwood, hybrid 'Glencoe'
picID
18776
Image
Korean Boxwood,  hybrid 'Green Gem'
picID
18777
Image
Korean Boxwood,  hybrid 'Green Velvet'
picID
18778
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
325