Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Buxaceae

Genus:

Buxus

Species:

Buxus microphylla

USDA Symbol:

BUMI5

Growth Characteristics

Height:

120 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellowish-green

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to forested slopes and riverbanks

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds have low germination rates and erratic timing. Propagation by cuttings is much more reliable and commonly used.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI