Monday, May 28, 2007

Wintergreen Boxwood (Buxus microphylla japonica)

Saw some at Lowe's today, and thought, "So that's what those are!" I have several in my garden (they seem to be a landscaping staple around here), and I like them. I also like knowing what I have.

Here is what they look like:


Photo from Magnolia Gardens Nursery. See their website for additional plant info.

Though not native to this region, they grow quite well in my garden, even in the mucky "gumbo" soil we have in this region. I don't even water them, just let the local rainfall do its thing. Once in awhile I prune them to keep the shape I want. Good, hardy, low maintenance little plants.

Yup.

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