Scientific Name: Buxus microphylla 'Golden Dream'
Common Name: Golden Dream Littleleaf Boxwood
Garden Size: 2 feet tall by 2-3 feet wide (if left in natural form)
Growth Rate: Slow to Medium; up to 1 to 3 inches per year under ideal conditions
USDA Zone: 6-8
Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade
Water & Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and has low to average water requirements. Does not tolerate wet feet.
Habit (Form): Rounded, Compact
Foliage: Evergreen; Green with strong golden variegation. 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 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 strongly recommended to reduce the spread of pathogens.
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