Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Buxaceae

Genus:

Buxus

Species:

Buxus microphylla var. microphylla

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

yellow-green

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, nesting cover

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate slowly and erratically. Cuttings are the preferred propagation method for landscape cultivars.

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