- Price per 1 packet

New Arrivals Catalog Login / Create Account

Gift Card

1 / 6

Buxus microphylla sinica ( Chinese Boxwood Bonsai), Sheffield's Seed Co. Inc.

2 / 6

3 / 6

Sten Porse

4 / 6

Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova

5 / 6

Salicyna

6 / 6

AdobeStock

❮ ❯

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Individually filing or nicking the seed coat may be needed. |Seeds will usually germinate in 120-180 days, even under good conditions germination may be erratic.

Native to: China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan

Native

Introduced

Buxus microphylla var. sinicaBuxus microphylla

var. sinica

Chinese Boxwood

In Stock: 1.57 lb (Total:1.57lb)

Buxus microphylla var. sinica

Calculate

All items have bulk rates priced in

Buying options

1.57 lb

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

35,343

Quantity:

1.57 lb

Collected in:

China

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1832077

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Individually filing or nicking the seed coat may be needed. |Seeds will usually germinate in 120-180 days, even under good conditions germination may be erratic.

Buxus microphylla var. sinica, or Chinese Boxwood, is a versatile and hardy broadleaf evergreen shrub, ideal for enhancing gardens with its dense, rounded form and rich deep green foliage. This boxwood variety, native to China and Taiwan, thrives in moist, sandy loam with good drainage and a pH range from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline. It performs best in partial sun but can adapt to full sun with adequate moisture. A naturally tolerant species to pruning, Chinese Boxwood is the go-to choice for creating privacy screens, intricate topiaries, or as a border plant. It even flourishes in containers, adding elegance to patios or balconies. Though it turns bronzy in colder winters, the delicate, fragrant flowers attract bees, further enriching your garden's ecosystem. Originating from gardens cultivated since the 1400s, it's a testament to human horticultural heritage, especially suited for regions with heat and humidity. Proper mulching helps retain root moisture, preventing degradation in dry soils. However, caution is advised against cold winds and excessive sun exposure, which can harm this robust plant, thus requiring care to maintain its lush beauty year-round.