Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'National'

Japanese boxwood or box

Family	Buxaceae
Plant Type	broadleaf evergreen
Zone	USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	medium
Height	0.9 - 4 m (3 - 12 ft)
Spread	0.9 - 3.5 m (3 - 12 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	loam to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The broadleaf evergreen Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'National' (Japanese boxwood) bears medium green and fragrant blooms during mid spring. The showy glossy foliage is dark green in colour, fine in texture and evergreen. Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'National' (Japanese boxwood) has smooth bark.
Typical Uses	Alpine or rock garden, bonsai, container, edging, hedge, foundation and topiary.
Special Characteristics	Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'National' has a natural resistance to rabbits. During winter Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'National' lends winter interest to your garden.