Scientific Name: Buxus microphylla 'Faulkner'
Common Name: Faulkner Littleleaf Boxwood
Garden Size: 4 feet tall by 3 feet wide (if left in natural form)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zone: 5-9
Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade
Water & Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements. Does not tolerate wet feet.
Habit (Form): Dense, Round
Foliage: Evergreen; Dark 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 strongly recommended to reduce the spread of pathogens.