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Buxus, Littleleaf Boxwood, Japanese Boxwood 'Curly Locks'

Buxusmicrophylla

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Genus

Buxus (BUK-sus)

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Species

microphylla (my-kro-FIL-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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berrygirl

Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Buxus microphylla 'Curly Locks' CURLY DWARF BOXWOOD EG (z6) (Bon,Fra)
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