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Buxus, Korean Boxwood 'Sunburst'

Buxussinica var. insularis

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Genus

Buxus (BUK-sus)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Shiny/Glossy

Textured

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

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

Green

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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