Some concern or attention should be placed when ordering this plant. It seems that at time the recipient get a Buxus microphylla instead of the harlandiSome general statements or Some words about things we have read by others
All portions of this plant are poisonous.
This Buxus harlandi is seen as very pest resistant.
Buxus harlandi specifics
- Core Identification & Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Buxus harlandi
- Common Name: Harland Boxwood, Chinese Boxwood.
- Family: Buxaceae.
- Varietals:
- Habitat/Range: Coastal China and Vietnam
- Morphology & Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Small bushy multi-stemmed shrub with shallow root systems. .
- Leaves: Small narrow leaves.
- Flowers: Flowers are greenish-yellow and attract bees..
- Fruit/Seed: Brown or copper.
- Stem/Bark: Twisted trunks and branches are common.
- Growth: Slow
- Bonsai Notes
- Sun Exposure: Sunny or semi-shaded location.
- Water Use: Some drought tolerance once established, moderate water.
- Soil Mix: Clay, loam, and sandy soil. Limestone (anapog), Akadama, Pumice, Lava Rock
- Fertilizing: Fertilizer only during growing season. Every 4 weeks during the active growing season (spring through autumn). Reduce or stop feeding during the dormant period or after a heavy repotting.
- Styling and Maintenance
- Pruning: Regular annual pruning is essential. Remove dead materials and ensure air flow through the plant. Can tolerate a hard pruning.
- Defoliation: .
- Wiring: If you are wiring this plant take care to not cause bark damage. If you damage the bark it will not recover for long periods of time.
Gallery images
First, we are uploading pictures of our plants to show the parts of a plant that may help in identification. Second, we only have so many plants and my photography skills are not actually skillful. Finally, if it would help to see another angle or view, view us a message and we will attempt to get the right picture perspective.
