Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Curley Locks'
Japanese Boxwood, Japanese Littleleaf Boxwood
Family: Buxaceae Box
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 6A - 10A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Green |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Container, foundation, hedge, superior hedge |
| Height | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Spread | 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Evergreen, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green, yellow |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |