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Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy' (Small-leaved box 'Little Missy')
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0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy'
Other names
Small-leaved box 'Little Missy'
Genus
Buxus Buxus
Variety or Cultivar
'Little Missy' _ 'Little Missy' is a compact, rounded to mound-forming, evergreen shrub with small, ovate, dark green leaves, bright green when young, and insignificant, greenish-white flowers in spring.
Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy' is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Rounded
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause stomach upset. Contact may cause skin irritation.
Flower
Greenish-white in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Box sucker , Mussel scale , Red spider mite (box and other) Box sucker , Mussel scale , Red spider mite (box and other)
Box blights , Leaf spot Box blights , Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
As an informal hedge, box requires little pruning. Formal hedges and topiary can be cut back hard when young to encourage bushy growth and then trimmed in late spring and late summer each year.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy' (Small-leaved box 'Little Missy') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Garden edging, Hedging/Screens, Instant, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil, ideally in partial shade. Avoid scorch from sun and strong winds. If using for topiary or hedging, plant young plants just below the nursery soil mark to encourage growth from the base.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Plant alone in pots or in groups.
Botanical name
Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy'
Other names
Small-leaved box 'Little Missy'
Genus
Buxus Buxus
Variety or Cultivar
'Little Missy' _ 'Little Missy' is a compact, rounded to mound-forming, evergreen shrub with small, ovate, dark green leaves, bright green when young, and insignificant, greenish-white flowers in spring.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Rounded
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause stomach upset. Contact may cause skin irritation.
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Colour
Flower
Greenish-white in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Box sucker , Mussel scale , Red spider mite (box and other)
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
As an informal hedge, box requires little pruning. Formal hedges and topiary can be cut back hard when young to encourage bushy growth and then trimmed in late spring and late summer each year.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy' (Small-leaved box 'Little Missy') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Garden edging, Hedging/Screens, Instant, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil, ideally in partial shade. Avoid scorch from sun and strong winds. If using for topiary or hedging, plant young plants just below the nursery soil mark to encourage growth from the base.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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Plant alone in pots or in groups.
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