Japanese Box Hedge | Buxus Hedge | Buxus Japonica
The Buxus is native to Japan & is the most common buxus grown in Australian gardens being the most hardy. It is a compact evergreen plant, with glossy, dark green & oval foliage. Ideal as a trim or outline for other land
Some of the ways they can be used are as foundation plantings, to provide a framework for a formal garden, to outline a terrace, walkway or parking area. For planter boxes and as topiary or specimen pieces.
Japanese box plant facts
Common Name:
Japanese Buxus, Japanese Box or Japanese Boxwood
Botanical Name:
Buxus microphylla var. Japonica
Plant size:
5 - 8cm
Pot size:
50mm
Japanese box hedge height
Grows to about 1.5m high and 1m wide
Japanese box hedge maintenance:
These plants are low maintenance and hardy and prefer well mulched and well drained soil. They will need a trim about twice a year depending on the desired height and thickness of the hedge or topiary.
Japanese box hedge spacing
In order to make a great hedge, plant them about 25 - 30cm apart