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  1. Growing Guide: How to Grow Japanese Boxwood

    • Learn about the care, maintenance, and propagation of Japanese Boxwood, a dwarf evergreen shrub native to Japan. Find out how to water, fertilize, prune, and protect this plant from pests and cold.… See more

    Light

    Japanese Boxwoods can tolerate everything from full sun to full shade. However, in shady areas, their growth is greatly diminished. It will take a long time for them to r… See more

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    Water

    Japanese Boxwoods have average water needs, but there is a technique to watering them effectively. Japanese Boxwood roots run deep, so it’s crucial to water deeply as well. You ne… See more

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    Temperature/Humidity

    Japanese Boxwoods do well in the Southern United States, where it ranges from relatively dry to very humid. These plants are cold-hardy and can stand up to moderately r… See more

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  1. To care for Japanese Boxwood, you should1234:
    • Plant it in well-drained soil with slight acidity to slight alkalinity and dappled to partial shade.
    • Water very deep into the ground, twice a week regularly the first year. Once a week watering the 2nd year. And after that it should require little watering except during long periods of drought.
    • Fertilize 3 times a year - spring summer and fall - with a top quality granular fertilizer.
    • Use hand shears or electric trimmers to trim the shrub. Do not trim more than 25% deep into the shrub for the best appearance.
    • Thin the limbs each year so that the sun can penetrate the inner foliage, allowing for continued growth.
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    Plant it in well-drained soil with slight acidity to slight alkalinity and dappled to partial shade. It can be grown in full shade but will become leggy and sparsely foliated. Full sun may cause foliage to turn a reddish color. This is a slow growing shrub and sensitive to over fertilization. New growth may be injured by frost.
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    You can use hand shears or electric trimmers. Do not trim more than 25% deep into the shrub for the best appearance. Water very deep into the ground, twice a week regularly the first year. Once a week watering the 2nd year. And after that it should require little watering except during long periods of drought.
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    Regular watering works best but make sure there's enough time for the plant to dry out between waterings. If you don't have irrigation, hand water during dry spells. Fertilize 3 times a year - spring summer and fall - with a top quality granular fertilizer.
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    To create a hedge, you should plant Japanese Boxwoods about three feet apart. They also do best with a bit of mulch to keep their roots cool throughout the summer. Once your Japanese Boxwoods are mature, you’ll need to thin their limbs each year so that the sun can penetrate the inner foliage, allowing for continued growth.
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  2. How to Plant and Care for Japanese Boxwoods - Hunker

    Jun 10, 2022 · Once established, Japanese boxwood needs some ongoing care, but the plant is not high-maintenance. This evergreen shrub grows 6 to 8 feet wide and 10 to 15 feet tall with a compact growth habit. Learn the complete …

     
  3. How to Grow and Care for Boxwood Shrubs - The Spruce

    Aug 30, 2024 · B. microphylla var. japonica, the Japanese boxwood, is one of the most popular shrubs for low hedges. It is also preferred where a more drought-tolerant shrub is needed. It is for zones 6 to 9 and has mature dimensions of 6 …

  4. Japanese boxwood - Home for the Harvest

    Oct 28, 2020 · Japanese boxwood is a good hedge plant, especially for a low-maintenance shrub with year-round curb appeal. Japanese boxwood plants tend to be more hardy and disease resistant than common boxwood. These plants …

  5. Japanese Boxwood Care Guide: Planting and Growing

    Oct 3, 2024 · Discover the essential Japanese Boxwood Care Guide, including planting tips, growing conditions, pruning, and maintenance for a healthy, vibrant garden shrub.

  6. Japanese Boxwood Care: How To Grow Boxwoods

    Japanese Boxwood Care. Mulching the plant which is shallow rooted helps it to retain moisture and keep the roots zone cool. The appropriate layer should be a 2- to 3-inches that extends 12 inches past the foliage “drip line”. The trunk should …

  7. Japanese Boxwood | PlantAddicts.com

    Japanese Boxwood Care. Prune Japanese Boxwood can be done anytime of the year. However, it is best not to do it in late fall. You can use hand shears or electric trimmers. Do not trim more than 25% deep into the shrub for the best …

  8. The Indispensable Care of Japanese Boxwood

    Learn how to care for your Japanese boxwood shrubs, pruning techniques, watering tips and more.

  9. Buxus microphylla | Japanese Boxwood Growing Guide …

    May 31, 2023 · One of the most popular boxwood's for gardeners to grow is the Buxus microphylla, or "Japanese box" species. The Japanese Boxwood plant enjoys planting in loamy soils, with exposure to full sunlight or partial shade.

  10. Green Beauty Boxwood or Japanese Boxwood

    Although care should be taken if grown in full sun since the foliage of Japanese boxwood will turn reddish in the winter and return to green come Spring. While if you plant Japanese boxwood in part shade, the foliage remains green …