Create beautifully clipped borders with Korean Box
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Buxus microphylla koreana, commonly known as Korean Box, is a compact, hardy evergreen shrub prized for its dense growth, small green foliage and excellent response to regular clipping. Ideal for formal hedging, borders, edging and topiary, it creates a neat, structured appearance in both traditional and contemporary Melbourne gardens.
Buxus microphylla koreana – Korean Box
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Korean Box |
| Botanical Name | Buxus microphylla koreana |
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub |
| Mature Height | Approx. 0.8–1.2 metres |
| Mature Width | Approx. 0.8–1 metre |
| Growth Rate | Slow to moderate |
| Position | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Water Needs | Moderate; regular watering while establishing |
| Foliage | Small, dense green leaves |
| Flowering | Small, insignificant flowers |
| Pruning | Responds extremely well to clipping and shaping |
| Uses | Low hedges, borders, edging, topiary, pots and formal gardens |
| Climate | Well suited to Melbourne and much of Victoria |
| Frost Tolerance | Good once established |
Why Choose Korean Box for Your Garden?
Korean Box is particularly useful where a compact, tightly clipped hedge is required. Its naturally dense branching and smaller foliage make it easy to maintain as crisp garden edging or low formal hedging. It also handles Melbourne’s cooler winters well and can be shaped into neat balls and other topiary forms.
Planting Buxus microphylla koreana as a Hedge
For a dense low hedge, plant Korean Box approximately 20–30cm apart, depending on the starting pot size and how quickly you want the plants to knit together. Regular light trimming encourages branching and creates a thicker, more uniform hedge.
Create Crisp, Classic Hedges with Korean Box
Bring structure and year-round greenery to your landscape with Buxus microphylla koreana. Hardy, compact and highly responsive to pruning, Korean Box is an excellent choice for formal borders, low hedging, pathways and beautifully shaped garden features.
