Korean Littleleaf Boxwood
Buxus microphylla var. koreana
Buxaceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
2 ft
Spread
4-20 ft
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Well Drained To Moist
Soil pH
adaptable (acidic to alkaline)
Water
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zones 4a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
April to May
Watch for this season
Boxwood leafminerHigh
Adult Emergence
Scale insectHigh
Crawler Emergence
Diseases: Regionally Documented (6)
Pests: Regionally Documented (5)
Cultivars (2)
'Winter Gem'
Common name: Winter Gem Boxwood; Mature height: 4–6 ft; Origin: trade_introduction_year:
'Wintergreen'
Common name: Wintergreen Boxwood; Mature height: 2–4 ft; Origin: trade_introduction_year:
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.