Korean Dwarf Boxwood – Buxus Sinica Var. Insularis ‘Nana’ – 1 Gallon Pot

Both heat and cold tolerant to -30 degrees F, the ‘Nana’ Dwarf Korean Boxwood is an extremely hardy variety that is an excellent choice for southern and northern climates. A slow grower that might reach 30 inches tall and up to 4 feet wide over the years, it responds very well to shearing for hedges or shaping purposes so can be maintained at half its normal, mature size. Its smaller stature makes it an ideal choice for a natural or formal hedge or where a low-growing evergreen shrub is desired in home foundation plantings. Without pruning it adds maybe 2 inches in height per year and forms a dense, rounded mound. Small, ovate, medium green leaves hold color well throughout the year. Its exceptional sun tolerance and small medium green leaves makes it a great substitute for the popular English Boxwood, which is known to suffer from too much sun. 

Growing in a rounded form to 18 to 30 inches tall and 36 to 48 inches wide (depending on pruning), the ‘Nana’ Korean Dwarf Boxwood is the perfect choice for use as a low formal hedge or border edger in the landscape, or for planting under low windows or to line paths and walkways in home foundation plantings. Excellent for use in pots, planters and other containers with a rim diameter of 12 inches or more. A fine addition to Asian or English gardens and formal gardens. Excellent for bonsai.

Suggested Spacing:  15 to 18 inches apart for solid hedges,  4 to 5 feet or more apart for space between plants

‘Nana’ Korean Dwarf Boxwood is easy to grow when planted right, and in the right spot. It adapts to most soil types and likes full sun or part shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and will only need some water during drought or prolonged periods with no rain. As with many other plants, a constantly soggy or wet soil can be problematic.responds very well to shearing for formal hedges and shaping purposes.