.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Little Missy' Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy' Description A compact, dense evergreen shrub known for its small, glossy green leaves and low-growing habit. Perfect for formal hedges and border plantings. Suggested Uses Ideal for topiary, hedges, foundation plantings, and container displays in both residential and commercial landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy' Common Name: Little Missy Boxwood Size & Growth: Typically reaches 1-2 ft in height with a spread of 2-3 ft; slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 5-8 Foliage Type: Evergreen, Small, Glossy Bloom Time: Typically inconspicuous, with occasional flowering in spring Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Contains toxicity if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs and decorative grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Best planted in well-drained soil, spacing 2-3 ft apart for hedges Soil Moisture: Keep moist but not waterlogged Soil Type: Adaptable to most well-drained soils Humidity: Tolerant of average humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Light trimming to maintain shape, prune in late winter or early spring Winter Care: Can tolerate cold; protection is recommended in zones 5 and below Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery, approximately 1-2 inches below soil surface Fertilization: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Mulch around base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
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