{"product_id":"buxus-microphylla-japonica-2","title":"Buxus microphylla japonica - Japanese Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuxus microphylla var. japonica, commonly known as the Japanese Box, is a medium-sized shrub cherished for its small, glossy green leaves that form a dense, compact canopy. It's an ideal choice for gardeners seeking a plant for hedging, borders, or topiary designs. Its inconspicuous flowers, which bloom in Makuru (winter), add subtle charm without stealing the limelight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo ensure the Japanese Box thrives, plant it in the ground and enhance poor, sandy soils with a quality soil conditioner. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Regular watering will keep it looking fresh, especially during the warmer months. For optimal growth, a balanced, slow-release fertiliser applied annually in Djilba (spring) is recommended. 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drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 42%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 55%;\"\u003ePerennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 42%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 55%;\"\u003eInconspicuous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 42%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 55%;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 42%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 55%;\"\u003eNon-toxic to humans; mildly toxic to pets if ingested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimer:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation is intended as a guide only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnless otherwise stated, all images are examples only and not photos of the actual plants for sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLicensed images are used with permission of the license holder.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"140 mm","offer_id":40409080791211,"sku":"9336490001328","price":17.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"175 mm","offer_id":40409080823979,"sku":"9336490030489","price":23.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/6545\/2203\/files\/Plant_Buxus_microphylla_647b29c4-adc7-4cf3-a610-ea6ad0ee0b32.jpg?v=1715865689","url":"https:\/\/www.kambagc.com.au\/products\/buxus-microphylla-japonica-2","provider":"Kambarang Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}