Buxus sinica var. insularis
Korean Littleleaf Boxwood

Previously known as:  Buxus microphylla var. koreana
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Cream (Small creamy-yellow flowers in April; not ornamentally important)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Evergreen foliage); Brown (Leaves generally turn a yellowish-brown in winter)
 Fruit Notes:
Brown (Not ornamentally important)
 Ultimate Height:
3-4 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
3-4 feet
 Soil Notes:
Prefers cool, moist, well-drained soils
 Range:
Japan and Korea
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
This small, slow growing, rounded, evergreen shrub has simple, opposite leaves 0.3-1" in length and 0.3" in width with entire margins. Small, non-showy, creamy-yellow flowers appear in April in clusters at the leaf axils.

Additional Information

The Korean Littleleaf Boxwood grows best when placed in areas of moderate shade that are away from strong winter sun and wind. It has shallow roots and prefers moist, cool soils. This shrub flowers in April; flowers can attract bees due to the fragrance but are not showy.

When Buxus sinica var. insularis has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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1 Buxus sinica var. insularis found

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Number Accession ID Location
12023_00742*APJEC

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