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Buxus John Baldwin

Buxus John Baldwin, commonly known as Japanese Box, Littleleaf Box, or Boxwood, is a small, evergreen shrub that makes for an amazing, formal hedge. It features small, bright green leaves which age to dark green as it grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Buxus John Baldwin is often trimmed into a formal hedge, included in a mixed planting, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants. The ideal spacing for a Japanese box hedge is 25 cm apart.

Buxus microphylla 'John Baldwin' hedge plant with cream and green foliage.
Buxus microphylla 'John Baldwin' hedge plant with variegated and small leaves.
Buxus microphylla 'John Baldwin' plant with cream and green leaves.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:1.50 m
Spread:1.50 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:Hedging, Topiary
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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What are the garden uses for Buxus John Baldwin in NZ?

Buxus John Baldwin is a much-loved shrub in NZ gardens. It can be clipped into a small hedge or used to create elaborate patterns as found in formal gardens. It is often used for topiary, added to mixed plantings, or maintained in a container. It is a great complement to a modern or cottage garden, bringing both colour and elegance to a space. It is the gorgeous foliage that makes this Buxus an excellent choice for a NZ garden.

Buxus John Baldwin spacing for a hedge

The optimum plant spacing for a Buxus John Baldwin hedge is 25 cm between the plants for a 1.5L pot size. You can reduce the spacing to 20 cm between the plants if you want to achieve a dense and narrow hedge faster. If a 5L pot size or larger is purchased, the spacing can be increased to 35 apart as the plants have been manicured to be bushy already. Be sure to use a stringline to get the line straight and start lightly trimming the sides once the plants show active growth.

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