Scientific Name: Buxus microphylla 'Grace Hendrick Phillips'

Common Name: Grace Hendrick Phillips Littleleaf Boxwood

Garden Size: 1 foot tall by 2 feet wide (if left in natural form)

Growth Rate: Slow; up to 0.75-1.5 inches per year under ideal conditions

USDA Zone: 6-8

Exposure: Part Shade to Full Shade

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

Habit (Form): Mounding, Spreading

Foliage: Evergreen; Light green new growth matures to darker green. 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 is strongly recommended to reduce the spread of pathogens.