Taxon

Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Tall Boy'

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Common name: Tall Boy Korean boxwood
Family: Buxaceae (boxwood family)
Synonym: Buxus microphylla var. koreana 'Tall Boy'
Distribution: Species native to Korea and China
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Evergreen shrub
Comments: This broadleaf evergreen is distinguished by its loose, upright form, possibly maturing to 7' tall. Scented flowers are without petals, arriving in March, but blend inconspicuously with the stems and leaves. Flowers are very attractive to bees. Leaves take on a brownish green winter coloration. It is relatively disease and pest free and rabbits and deer will not trouble this plant.

Locations

  • 1: HOL: BJ26 (BJ26) • Accession: D1991-0081.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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