Buxus Microphylla Bonsai
The two buxus species that are commonly seen as bonsai are buxus microphylla japanese box and buxus sempervirens common box.
Buxus microphylla bonsai. The flowers are greenish yellow and attract bees. All plant parts are poisonous. The two buxus species that are commonly seen as bonsai are buxus microphylla japanese box and buxus sempervirens common box. Neea buxifolia is a versatile tree native to puerto rico.
Noteworthy characteristics buxus microphylla commonly called littleleaf boxwood is a slow growing densely branched broadleaf evergreen shrub. The main difference between the two species is their vigour. Most cultivars sold in commerce today mature over time to 3 4 tall. There are more than 70 boxwood species but the european common boxwood buxus sempervirens and the chinese boxwood buxus harlandii are the ones most often styled as bonsai.
Outwardly both of these species are very similar. It will work wonderful indoors or out depending on where you live and will maintain its size for years as it s a pretty slow grower. Buxus microphylla bonsai care about the kingsville boxwood bonsai tree the kingsville boxwood is a japanese treasure with the smallest leaves of all of the boxwood s. Buxus microphylla japonica is perhaps the most popular shrub for low hedging.
Japonica kingsville dwarf boxwood bonsai bonsai trees. It is a member of the bouganvillea family with leaves about one quarter inch long and oblong with a. Commonly spelled nia the botanical name is neea. A great indoor bonsai tree recommended by the brooklyn botanical gardens.
More often than not they are planted side by side to create a formal garden structure. Japonica kingsville dwarf boxwood bonsai height base to apex trunk caliper flower outdoor zones pot shipping weight more sizes available call now for information 1 704 545 9058 click here for information on how to grow buxus microphylla var. Japanese box being less vigorous and slower growing than common box. Tiny rounded leathery elliptic to obovate medium green leaves 1 3 to 1 long with blunt tips are evergreen.
It is a slow grower with densely allocated foliage allowing plenty of time to create a linear topiary or spherical shape by shearing or clipping. Outwardly both of these species are very similar carrying elliptic glossy dark green leaves to 2 3cm long. Japanese kingsville boxwood bonsai tree variegated buxus microphylla compacta 99 95 125 00 you save 25 05 in stock. It has the smallest leaf of all boxwoods which is why it is sought after for bonsai.
The kingsville boxwood is an evergreen tree with light green leaves and has excellent branching characteristics.