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Buxus microphylla Pincushion

Pincushion Boxwood

A dwarf, mound-shaped plant bearing dark green foliage. Effective for foundation plantings, edging along flower borders, in rock gardens, or for bonsai.

  • »  Insignificant, green-yellow-cream flowers are fragrant
  • »  Dull, small, dark green leaves turn bronzy-green in the fall
  • »  Compact, rounded habit
  • »  Bloom Time: Early spring

1gal Low Inventory
$25.84
2gal
$55.09
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Compact
• Rounded
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Hedge
• Rock garden
• Topiary
Additional Information about Buxus microphylla 'Pincushion'

Notable specimens can be found at Fanshawe College Gardens, London, Ontario.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Buxus microphylla 'Pincushion'

Boxwoods can tolerate full sun to full shade, dry to drought conditions, and a range of soil types. They can be pruned any time of the year, and used for topiary, hedging, and stand-alone specimens. Young plants benefit from winter protection (burlap wrap) in an exposed location.