Japanese Boxwood Flower

The Japanese Boxwood, Buxus microphylla var. Japonica, is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that provides interest in the landscape all four seasons. These shrubs will have delicate small flowers in April and May, that are greenish-cream in color and do have a nice fragrance for a short time.

What is the difference between boxwood and Japanese holly?

Japanese Holly vs Boxwood: Description The key is in the leaves of both of these shrubs, as the leaves of the Japanese Holly are shinier compared to the leaves of the boxwood. Additionally, boxwood leaves are smooth along the edges, while Japanese holly leaves are often jagged or scalloped.

Is there a flowering boxwood?

Boxwood flower buds. Boxwood typically blooms in February and March in central Virginia. The dormant flowers appear generally globular (Figure 1), but are actually flower clusters composed of a single female (pistillate) flower tightly surrounded by as many as six male (staminate) flowers.

How big does a Japanese Boxwood get?

Japanese boxwood shrubs, (B. microphylla var. japonica), also called Littleleaf boxwoods, have fine-textured leaves. Hardy in zones 6 to 9, they typically reach 5 to 6 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide.

What's the difference between boxwood and Japanese Boxwood?

The English/American boxwood differs from the Japanese/Korean boxwoods in many ways, but the easiest way to tell is that the tip of the leaf is pointed, while Asian boxwoods have a rounded point with a small indentation at the very tip (like the shape of a rounded "W").

Do Japanese Boxwood stay green in winter?

As popular and lovely as they may be, most boxwood shrubs have a habit of having their shiny green foliage turn to a shade of bronze and even brown, during harsh winter months.

Do Japanese boxwoods smell?

Yes, boxwoods do have a scent; it's caused when the sun heats the oil in their leaves.

Which is better Japanese boxwood or wintergreen boxwood?

Wintergreen boxwood is more cold hardy than the Japanese cultivar, and can be grown in Zones 4-9. Wintergreen is better at keeping its dark green color all winter, too. The flowers of wintergreen boxwood are yellowish green, but, like the Korean variety, inconspicuous and of little interest.

Is Japanese boxwood poisonous?

Human ingestion of boxwood is rare, but in cases of large ingestions it would most likely cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. While relatively safe in humans, boxwood can be potentially toxic to animals such as dogs, cats, and horses.

How fast do Japanese boxwoods grow?

The Japanese Boxwood growth rate is slow – less than 12 inches per year. Since these boxwood's rate of growth is so slow, it may take a few years for a seedling to grow into a privacy shrub, so it's best to start with a larger plant. The Japanese Boxwood grows from 5 to 6 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide.

Do box hedges flower?

The best known wild population of box is on Box Hill, Surrey. Its bark is grey and fissures with age. Its flowers bloom in April and May. This species is often clipped into neat hedges and topiary creations.

Which boxwood has white flowers?

The 'Boxwood Beauty' Natal Plum has luscious, deep-green large leaves set off with bright-white star shaped fragrant flowers.

Do Japanese boxwood need a lot of water?

Water Boxwood Wisely Water plants slowly and deeply only when needed. In the first year, newly planted boxwood will require regular irrigation – weekly or more during hot, dry weather. Second year plants are still developing a healthy root system and will continue to require water if rainfall is inadequate.

Can Japanese boxwood be kept small?

They can be kept short and are easily kept from overgrowing onto the walkway. When planting boxwoods along a walkway divide the mature width in half and plant the shrub that far from the edge of the walkway. Most smaller varieties can be kept as small as one foot to 2 feet wide.

Are Japanese boxwoods full sun?

The Japanese Boxwood is one of the least desirable snacks around for deer! This variety is hardy from USDA Zones 6-9 (between -10 to 0°F) once fully established in your landscape. It grows well in Full Sun to Partial Shade. Plant in average garden soil with good drainage.

Does Japanese Boxwood attract bees?

Creating Diverse, Pest-Free Landscapes Fortunately, some “buggy” species, e.g., azaleas, boxwoods and hybrid tea roses, attract few to no bees and do not pose a significant threat to bees if treated with insecticides.

Can Japanese Boxwood be shaped?

A versatile broadleaf evergreen landscape shrub which takes pruning exceptionally well, can be shaped and sheared into formal hedges, topiary and other landscape oddities; makes a great informal hedge.

Is Japanese Boxwood perennial?

Microphylla Japonica 'Japanese ' is a moderate growing shrub and perennial plant that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 6A through 9A.

Can boxwood survive winter in pots in Canada?

Boxwood in containers need special attention to proper watering. They need to be well watered prior to freezing weather. They will rely on water stored in the stems and leaves to survive they winter, as the water in the container cannot be absorbed when it is frozen.

How do you winterize boxwoods?

Wrap in burlap or plastic wildlife netting to protect from breakage in a heavy snow. Be sure to water appropriately the rest of the year and when the ground thaws and temps warm up to avoid winter burn. Consider using an antidesiccant for protecting boxwoods from winter damage.