What is Japanese Boxwood?

Series Summary

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In this free video series, learn how to plant Japanese boxwoods. Japanese boxwoods are great plants to put around sidewalks and driveways. Like hedges, they can be shaped in a variety of different ways. Learn how to buy and pick the best Japanese boxwood plants. Also, learn how to prepare the soil for these plants. If you are interested in transplanting Japanese boxwoods, our expert shows you how to do this as well. Finally, learn how to plant Japanese boxwoods. Once you have planted them, get tips for caring for Japanese boxwoods with fertilizer, mulch, water, and more! So, what are you waiting for? Learn how to plant Japanese boxwoods.

Video Transcript

"Hi, my name is Lori Young. Today we're talking about Japanese Boxwoods. The scientific name, Buxus microphylla japonica, common name Little Leaf Boxwood. This plant is very popular throughout the United States, and it is cold hardy to USDA zone five, so it can be grown throughout most of the US and it is very versatile. And you can use it to create a hedge, mound shapes and topiary, you can shape it into animal shapes and you can also grow it in containers. That lends to the plant's popularity, it?s been gown for hundreds of years in the United States. The Japanese Boxwood."