Scientific Name: Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy' PP 24,703

Common Name: Little Missy Littleleaf Boxwood

Garden Size: 2.5 feet tall by 3.5 feet wide (if left in natural form)

Growth Rate: Slow-Moderate

USDA Zone: 5-9

Exposure: Full Sun -Full Shade

Water & Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and has low to average water requirements. Does not tolerate wet feet.

Habit (Form): Rounded

Foliage: Evergreen; Dark Green, Glossy. Leaves may bronze in the winter.

Bloom Time: n/a (inconspicuous)

Bloom Color: n/a

Plant Origin: Japan and Taiwan

Wildlife Support: None; Deer Resistant

Fertilizing: Apply an all-purpose organic fertilizer (such as Espoma Plant-Tone) in late winter or early spring. You may apply a root stimulator or fertilize again in late summer.

Pruning: As needed in late spring or early fall.

ASPCA Toxicity flags: Toxic to dogs, Toxic to cats, Toxic horses

Uses: Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Topiaries

Notes: Cleaning pruning tools before and after use on each plant is strongly recommended to reduce the spread of pathogens.