Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Green Beauty'

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Key characteristics

Family: Buxaceae
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Width: 3 to 5 feet
Flower color: Pale yellow green inconspicuous flowers
Foliage color: Glossy medium to dark green small oval leaves
Bloom time: Mid spring, often April to May
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Average evenly moist well drained soil, drought tolerant once established
Maintenance: Low; prune or shear in late spring or early summer to maintain shape
Growing zone: USDA zones 6 to 9
Wildlife: Bees and other early season pollinating insects

Shrubs

Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Green Beauty'

Green Beauty Boxwood

Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Green Beauty' develops dense branching covered with small, oval leaves that remain glossy deep green throughout the year. The compact foliage creates a finely textured surface along the stems, giving the plant a refined, structured appearance in the landscape. In spring, tiny yellow-green flowers appear nestled among the leaves. The subtle blooms release a light fragrance and provide delicate seasonal interest within the evergreen canopy.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Average evenly moist well drained soil, drought tolerant once established

Bloom time

Mid spring, often April to May

Find this plant

Works well in

Formal Gardens
Borders
Containers
Pathways & Walkways

Companion plants

Tickseed · Russian sage · Potentilla · Fountain grass · Basket-of-gold · Lily of the Nile

Design tip

Few shrubs create such an easy sense of order, making this a natural choice for defining an entry garden or outlining a planting bed. Keep the surrounding plants looser and more colorful so the crisp evergreen structure feels welcoming rather than overly formal.

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