Buxus Microphylla 'Japanese Box'

A Classic Evergreen Box for Hedges & Topiary

Buxus microphylla 'Japanese Box' is one of the most versatile and popular hedging plants available. With its dense, compact growth and small, glossy leaves, it's the go-to choice for formal hedges, borders, and topiary. Whether you're creating a neat garden edge or a sculpted feature, this reliable evergreen delivers year-round structure and elegance.

• Dense, compact growth habit — perfect for hedging and topiary
• Small, glossy, dark green leaves
• Evergreen — provides year-round structure and colour
• Responds well to regular clipping and shaping
• Grows to approximately 1–1.5m high if left unclipped
• Suitable for most well-drained soils in sun or part shade

Supplied as a tube stock plant, ready to establish quickly in the ground. Plant in rows for a classic formal hedge or use individually for topiary specimens.

Packaging & Postage

We pack up to 70 tube stock plants per standard Australia Post BX5 box. We always stand our tubes upright to minimise soil loss and ensure your plants arrive in the best possible condition. We recommend ordering in multiples of 70 to make the most of your postage costs. For smaller orders, we may pack your plants into a more appropriately sized box to save you on postage costs — we'll always use our best judgement to keep your shipping as affordable as possible.