Scientific Name: Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Nana'

Common Name: Insularis Boxwood

Garden Size: 1-2 feet tall by 3 feet wide (if left in natural form)

Growth Rate: Slow to Medium; up to 1-3 inches per year under ideal conditions

USDA Zone: 6-8

Exposure: Shade to Part Shade

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

Habit (Form): Low, spreading

Foliage: Evergreen; Lime green in early spring transitioning to olive green in summer. Leaves may bronze in the winter.

Bloom Time: n/a (inconspicuous)

Bloom Color: n/a

Plant Origin: China 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.