| Common Name | Japanese Boxwood |
| Family | Buxaceae |
| Genus | Buxus |
| Species | Microphylla |
| Origin | East Asia (Japan, Korea) |
| Blooming | Small inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers in spring |
| Leaf Color | Dark glossy green to yellow-green |
| Sunlight | Shade / Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining loamy soil, slightly acidic to neutral pH. Amend with perlite for drainage.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering during winter dormancy.
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Protect from harsh afternoon scorch in summer heat.
Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring and early summer only.
Prune regularly to maintain shape, best done late spring after flowering cycle.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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