Japanese Boxwood Live Plant – 1 Gallon Pot – Buxus japonica Evergreen Shrub

Japanese Boxwood (Buxus japonica) is an evergreen shrub valued for its dense green foliage and tidy appearance. This listing includes 1 live plant in a 1-gallon container, suitable for outdoor landscapes, hedge plantings, entryways, walkways, and flower beds.

The plant is described as a low-maintenance evergreen that can be pruned to maintain a desired shape. It performs in full sun to part sun and prefers evenly moist, well-draining loam soil. The seller lists a 12-inch average shipping height.

Size Disclosure: 1 live plant in a 1-gallon container. Approx. 12 inches tall at time of shipping. The 1-gallon measurement refers to the container size. Natural variation in branching, foliage density, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live Japanese Boxwood shrub
• Botanical name: Buxus japonica
• Supplied in a 1-gallon container
• Approx. 12 inches tall at time of shipping
• Evergreen green foliage provides year-round garden interest
• Suitable for hedges, borders, entryways, walkways, and flower beds
• Full sun to part sun according to seller information
• Prefers evenly moist, well-draining loam soil
• Can be pruned to maintain desired forms
• Seller lists insect resistance as a feature
• Country of Origin: United States

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 live Buxus japonica plant
• 1-gallon nursery container
• Growing medium

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Japanese Boxwood
Scientific Name: Buxus japonica
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: White
Sunlight: Full sun to part sun
Soil: Well-draining loam
Water: Medium; seller lists watering approximately twice weekly
USDA Zone: 8–9 according to the supplied hardiness information
Growth Habit: Shrub / hedge-forming
Growth Stage: Vegetative
Quantity: 1 live plant
Pot Size: 1 gallon
Shipping Height: Approx. 12 inches
Plant Form: Live potted plant
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Country of Origin: United States

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Japanese Boxwood?
The supplied seller information lists hardiness Zones 8 and 9. The description also states that the plant is hardy to Zone 6, so the seller's zone information is inconsistent and should be verified before publication.

2. How much sunlight does Japanese Boxwood need?
Japanese Boxwood can be grown in full sun to part sun according to the seller information.

3. How much water does Japanese Boxwood need?
The seller lists watering approximately twice a week. The plant prefers evenly moist, well-draining soil and generally needs less water once established.

4. What is the growth habit of Japanese Boxwood?
Japanese Boxwood is an evergreen shrub with dense foliage that can be pruned into various forms and used as a hedge or landscape border.

5. Can Japanese Boxwood be grown in a container?
Yes. This listing is supplied in a 1-gallon container, making it suitable for container growing while young. Its eventual size should be considered when selecting a long-term container.

Customer Notice for Live Plants Only:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.