Japanese Box
Buxus microphylla var. japonica · Buxaceae
The classic clipped formal-hedge and topiary plant, with small glossy rounded leaves on dense slow growth. More heat-tolerant than English box and the standard low border edge in Australian gardens.
At a glance
Good for
- Hedging & Screening
- Topiary
- Pots & Containers
- Feature / Specimen
- Toxic to Pets
- Toxic if Ingested