Name: Buxus microphylla var. japonica (Japanese Boxwood)
Average Landscape Size: 3–4 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide; can reach 6 ft if unpruned; compact, dense habit
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; very adaptable
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: High
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–9; evergreen and extremely hardy in Willis winters
Fertilization & Pruning: Balanced fertilizer in spring; prune anytime to maintain shape
This 3-gallon Japanese Boxwood is your ultimate foundation plant that stays green year-round here in Willis! Most folks keep them trimmed at 3 to 4 feet, but they'll grow to 6 feet if you let them. They're incredibly hardy through our occasional freezes, handle sun or shade, and deer completely ignore them. Perfect for hedges, foundation plantings, or anywhere you need reliable evergreen structure with zero fuss!
Name: Buxus microphylla var. japonica (Japanese Boxwood)
Average Landscape Size: 3–4 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide; can reach 6 ft if unpruned; compact, dense habit
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; very adaptable
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: High
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–9; evergreen and extremely hardy in Willis winters
Fertilization & Pruning: Balanced fertilizer in spring; prune anytime to maintain shape
This 3-gallon Japanese Boxwood is your ultimate foundation plant that stays green year-round here in Willis! Most folks keep them trimmed at 3 to 4 feet, but they'll grow to 6 feet if you let them. They're incredibly hardy through our occasional freezes, handle sun or shade, and deer completely ignore them. Perfect for hedges, foundation plantings, or anywhere you need reliable evergreen structure with zero fuss!