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Buxus microphylla 'Kingsville Dwarf' Buxus microphylla 'Kingsville Dwarf'
COMMON: Littleleaf Boxwood
LEAVES: Opposite, simple, 1/3 to 1" long, 1/6 to 1/3" width, rounded, light green, turning yellowish-green in winter, evergreen
SIZE: 3 to 4' tall, equal in width
HARDINESS: Zone 6 to 9
HABIT: Dense rounded shrub
GROWTH RATE: Slow, dwarf variety
FLOWERS: March/April, Not significant, fragrant, bees like
Fruit: Not significant
SOILS: Well-drained soils, likes cool soils, protect from winds and low temperatures
LIGHTING: Full sun to part shade
USES: Border, specimen, hedge, foundation, formal, and edging
MAINTENANCE:

Buxus microphylla var. koreana Buxus microphylla var. koreana
COMMON: Korean Boxwood
LEAVES: Opposite, simple, 3/5" long, 1/6 to 1/3" width, rounded, light green, turning yellowish-green in winter, evergreen
SIZE: 2 to 2 1/2' tall, equal or greater in width
HARDINESS: Zone 4 to 9
HABIT: Rounded shrub, loose, open
GROWTH RATE: Slow, dwarf variety
FLOWERS: March/April, Not significant, fragrant, bees like
Fruit: Not significant
SOILS: Well-drained soils, likes cool soils, protect from winds and low temperatures
LIGHTING: Full sun to part shade
USES: Border, specimen, hedge, foundation, formal, and edging
MAINTENANCE:

Buxus sempervirens Buxus sempervirens
COMMON: Common Boxwood
LEAVES: Opposite, simple, 1/2 to 1" long, width = 1/2, oblong, light green, turning yellowish-green in severe winters, evergreen
SIZE: 10' and greater in height (15 to 20'), equal or greater in width
HARDINESS: Zone 6 to 8
HABIT: Rounded shrub, dense
GROWTH RATE: Slow
FLOWERS: April/May, Not significant, fragrant
Fruit: Not significant
SOILS: Well-drained soils, likes cool soils, protect from winds and low temperatures
LIGHTING: Full sun to part shade
USES: Specimen, hedge, formal, topiary
MAINTENANCE:

Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'
COMMON: English Boxwood
LEAVES: Opposite, simple, 1/4 to 3/4" long, light green, turning yellowish-green in severe winters, evergreen, leaves fragrant
SIZE: 2 to 5', after many years, easy to keep desired size
HARDINESS: Zone 6 to 8
HABIT: Dense, compact
GROWTH RATE: Very slow
FLOWERS: April/May, Not significant, fragrant
Fruit: Not significant
SOILS: Well-drained soils, likes cool soils, protect from winds and low temperatures
LIGHTING: Full sun to part shade
USES: Great for edging, foundation, specimen, hedge, formal
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