38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Buxus microphylla 'Koreana'
Korean Boxwood
$20
PB3
Mature height:
60 - 90 cm
Mature width:
60 - 90 cm
A remarkably tough, slow-growing evergreen shrub forming a dense, low, wide-spreading mounded cushion. Features small, clean, oval leaves of a soft green shade that can take on a warm bronze-tan tint in severe winter cold. Highly valued for its exceptional cold and frost hardiness.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Moist, fertile, neutral to alkaline well-drained loam or clay.
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; highly versatile undercanopy plant.
Flower
Inconspicuous tiny fragrant cream flowers in spring.
Care & Maintenance
Buxus microphylla 'Koreana' is an exceptionally cold-hardy boxwood, making it perfect for hedging in cooler regions.
• Plant in well-draining soil in sun or semi-shade.
• Resistant to the bronze discolouration often seen in other boxwood during winter.
• Trim annually in summer to maintain a formal hedge or shape.
• Keep soil moist but not waterlogged during the heat of summer.
Common Uses for
Buxus microphylla 'Koreana'
01
Low Boxwood Alternative
Outstanding choice for crafting low, wide, disease-free formal green hedge ribbons along paths.
02
Crisp Topiary Cushion
Dense branching and small leaves make it an excellent candidate for clipping into low spheres or mounds.
03
Cold Climate Boundary
Performs reliably across highly exposed, frost-prone inland properties, establishing clean frames.
04
Knot Garden Framework
Fits perfectly into small formal parterres, offering clean geometric lines and neat year-round structure.
Visit Us Today
We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only