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Sunburst Boxwood/Buxus Microphylla

Container size #2 gal.

🌿 Buxus microphylla 'Sunburst'

Common Name: Sunburst Boxwood

•             Growth Habit: Compact, rounded evergreen with variegated foliage

☀️ Light Requirements

•             Full sun to partial shade

🌡️ Hardiness Zone

•             USDA Zones 6–9

🌱 Landscape Use

•             Foundation plantings, borders, formal gardens, containers

•             Ideal for color contrast and structure in mixed beds

💧 Water Needs

•             Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil

•             Avoid overwatering and poor drainage

🌟 Special Features

•             Bright golden-yellow margins on glossy green leaves

•             Slow-growing and naturally tidy—minimal pruning required

•             Deer-resistant, heat-tolerant, and evergreen year-round

•             Adds a pop of color without sacrificing formality

 

 

 

Sunburst Boxwood/Buxus Microphylla

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