Buxus sinica var. insularis
Korean Littleleaf Boxwood

Previously known as: Buxus microphylla var. koreana

Buxus sinica var. insularis - Shrub Habit

Family:

Buxaceae (Boxwood Family) 15

Genus:

Buxus (Boxwood Box) 9

Plant Type:

Shrub 468

Growth Forms:

Bushy 187

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 517

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Evergreen 262

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

Fruiting Times:

Light Requirements:

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.

Special Characteristics:

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.