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Buxus microphylla 'Faulkner'

Family Buxaceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 1.8 m (3 - 6 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The broadleaf evergreen Buxus microphylla 'Faulkner' (littleleaf boxwood) bears pastel yellow and fragrant blossoms during late spring. This plant is pyramidal in form and has showy, glossy, fine textured and evergreen foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is light brown and smooth in texture.
Typical Uses Border, container, edging, hedge, foundation and topiary.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits, and it is tolerant of wet sites and pollution.