Scientific Name: Buxus harlandii

Common Name: Harland boxwood

Garden Size: 2-3 feet tall by 2-3 feet wide (if left in natural form)

Growth Rate: Medium to Slow

USDA Zone: 7-9

Exposure: Full Shade to Part Shade

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

Habit (Form): Rounded, vase-shaped, multi-stemmed

Foliage: Evergreen; Bright green, oblanceolate to obovate-oblong leaves with notched tips. Leaves may bronze in the winter.

Bloom Time: April to May (inconspicuous)

Bloom Color: Pale yellow

Plant Origin: Coastal Southeast China

Wildlife Support: None; Deer Resistant

Fertilizing: Apply an acidic plant fertilizer in spring and in fall.

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.