Buxus Species, Harland Boxwood, Japanese Box

Buxusharlandii

Genus
Buxus (BUK-sus)
Species
harlandii (har-LAND-ee-eye)
Synonym
Buxus cephalantha
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Floral City, Florida

Cutchogue, New York

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 8a) | October 2014 | positive

Rating neutral as new in my garden, but I know it grows well in this area. Can grow in sun or shade.

Mar 2018: changing r...Read More

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Edmond, OK | May 2010 | positive

I love it's white barked trunk which looks very nice when I train it to a ballon shape Topiary. It's originally from China. It is hardy t...Read More

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