A tidy, green companion that stays handsome all year long.
The littleleaf boxwood is a compact, slow-growing evergreen shrub native to Japan and Taiwan. Reaching a mature height of 0.6 to 1.5 meters, it features small, rounded, leathery leaves that stay green through every season. It is an outdoor plant that fits perfectly into formal hedges or alongside companion plants like hostas, hellebores, and pachysandra.
Caring for this shrub is highly manageable, requiring a moderate level of effort and moderate watering. It thrives in either full sun or partial shade and is notably drought-tolerant once established. Because of its slow growth rate, you will not have to worry about it quickly outgrowing its space.
This plant is especially valued for its incredible tolerance to heavy pruning, which allows gardeners to shape it into neat hedges or creative topiary. Its springtime flowers also bring life to the garden by attracting friendly bees. However, pet owners should plant with care, as this shrub is toxic to pets.