{"product_id":"japanese-box-buxus-microphylla-japonica","title":"Buxus microphylla japonica Japanese Box","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"568\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eJapanese Box is a compact, evergreen shrub renowned for its dense foliage, naturally rounded habit and exceptional versatility in the landscape. A favourite for formal gardens, this hardy shrub responds well to clipping, making it ideal for low hedging, topiary, borders and feature planting. Its attractive glossy green foliage provides year-round structure and colour, while its slow to moderate growth and low-maintenance nature make it one of the most popular hedging plants for Australian gardens.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1eye8vn\" data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eFlowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eSmall, creamy-yellow flowers appear during spring. Although inconspicuous, they are lightly fragrant and attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1gpte22\" data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eSmall, rounded, glossy deep green leaves form a dense evergreen canopy, providing year-round colour and creating a neat, formal appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"x908ft\" data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eFruit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eSmall capsule-like fruits may develop after flowering but are generally insignificant and rarely noticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"dx7d5c\" data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eA dense, rounded evergreen shrub with a naturally compact growth habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e1–1.5m high × 1–1.5m wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"stzjt4\" data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Performs particularly well in morning sun with protection from intense afternoon heat in hotter climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers fertile, well-drained soils enriched with organic matter but adapts to a wide range of soil types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment. Once established it requires moderate watering during extended dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eFrost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good frost tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eWind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates moderate winds and is suitable for coastal gardens in sheltered positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well suited to subtropical, temperate and coastal climates throughout Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xwa4r9\" data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18cke65\" data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eFormal hedging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yi6qoz\" data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003eLow borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"137k0o0\" data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eTopiary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"176ml6m\" data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eKnot gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"60jsnv\" data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003eFeature planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4wyqq9\" data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eCourtyard gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5hsryn\" data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003ePots and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o3afcb\" data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003eEntrance planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"24npwy\" data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eCommercial landscaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"s27ty0\" data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003eTrim regularly during the growing season to maintain a formal shape if required. 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Its adaptability and timeless appeal make it suitable for both traditional and contemporary garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"h9meh3\" data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2625\"\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1km3i79\" data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003eThuja 'Smaragd'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dm5g8r\" data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003eGardenia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ks17u2\" data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003eCamellia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pa9ao5\" data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2690\"\u003eMagnolia 'Little Gem'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gnnjij\" data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2700\"\u003eNandina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b7rgy0\" data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2728\"\u003eLiriope 'Emerald Cascade'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cp92zz\" data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2752\"\u003eLomandra 'Little Pal'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p5nxp7\" data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2766\"\u003eMondo Grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fyudnv\" data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003eStar Jasmine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2799\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2833\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003eBuxus microphylla\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003ejaponica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2891\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2882\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buxaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan and Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants 1m and under","offers":[{"title":"140mm","offer_id":42508007768244,"sku":"8936","price":13.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180-200mm","offer_id":42508007801012,"sku":"8937","price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":42508007833780,"sku":"8938","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/4965\/4708\/files\/Japanese-box-plant-Garden-centre-Sunshine-Coast.jpg?v=1714286652","url":"https:\/\/www.gardencentresunshinecoast.com.au\/products\/japanese-box-buxus-microphylla-japonica","provider":" Sunshine Coast Nursery \u0026 Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}