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Products > Buxus microphylla var japonica 'Green Beauty'   Buxus microphylla var japonica 'Green Beauty' - Japanese Boxwood      Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Buxaceae (Boxwoods) Origin: Japan (Asia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: NA Bloomtime: Not Significant Synonyms: [Buxus harlandii 'Green Beauty'] Height: 4-6 feet Width: 4-6 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F May be Poisonous  (More Info): Yes Buxus microphylla var japonica 'Green Beauty' (Japanese Boxwood) - Japanese Boxwood is a dense rounded shrub growing only 6 feet tall, easily kept smaller if desired. Green Beauty was selected for its small, lance-shaped leaves which are apple green in summer and turn bronze in winter. Great for shaped hedges in the landscape, edging walks or even as screens. Tolerates heat, humidity, and nematodes better than most boxwoods. Will grow in full sun or shade, with little to moderate water. Also this variety has been reported to do well in rocky soils. Another plus is the deer do not eat it. Very cold hardy, reaching temperatures down to 0-10° F before leaf damage.  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Buxus japonica 'Green Beauty' .