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Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Variegata'

 
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Family: Buxaceae
Genus: Buxus (BUK-sus) (Info)
Species: microphylla var. japonica
Cultivar: Variegata

Category:
Shrubs

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Variegated
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive jkom51 On Jan 11, 2003, jkom51 from Oakland, CA
(Zone 9b) wrote:

Due to the distinct white edging around the tiny leaves, this plant brightens up my fence area, which has a bright shade/partial sun exposure. Boxwood can be easily pruned and shaped. In cold-winter areas the appearance will suffer, also very intense desert heat will be a struggle. This variegated plant is much more attractive than the usual evergreen variety.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Calistoga, California
Hesperia, California
Long Beach, California
Orlando, Florida
Tavares, Florida
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Alice, Texas



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