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Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy' PP #24,703
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.
History: Ranked high in resistance to Boxwood Blight in a 2020 USDA analysis.
One of the most popular and beautiful boxwoods, with a rounded dense habit and small, glossy dark-green leaves. Has shown excellent resistance to Boxwood Blight. The smaller size is perfect for low hedges, sheared or left in natural form. Evergreen. Little Missy Boxwood is a compact evergreen shrub that brings year-round structure, dependable color, and a naturally tidy look to the landscape. Its dense foliage and rounded habit make it especially useful in foundation beds, low hedges, border edging, and containers where a polished appearance matters without needing a large shrub. Because it stays relatively small and holds strong green color through winter, it fits comfortably into tighter spaces while still providing lasting evergreen presence. This is a strong choice for gardeners who want an easy-care boxwood that offers refined form and a reliable focal point in every season.
Thrives in enriched, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soils. Mulch root zone to conserve moisture and to keep roots cool. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Prune as needed to shape.
Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy' PP #24,703
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.
History: Ranked high in resistance to Boxwood Blight in a 2020 USDA analysis.
One of the most popular and beautiful boxwoods, with a rounded dense habit and small, glossy dark-green leaves. Has shown excellent resistance to Boxwood Blight. The smaller size is perfect for low hedges, sheared or left in natural form. Evergreen. Little Missy Boxwood is a compact evergreen shrub that brings year-round structure, dependable color, and a naturally tidy look to the landscape. Its dense foliage and rounded habit make it especially useful in foundation beds, low hedges, border edging, and containers where a polished appearance matters without needing a large shrub. Because it stays relatively small and holds strong green color through winter, it fits comfortably into tighter spaces while still providing lasting evergreen presence. This is a strong choice for gardeners who want an easy-care boxwood that offers refined form and a reliable focal point in every season.
Thrives in enriched, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soils. Mulch root zone to conserve moisture and to keep roots cool. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Prune as needed to shape.