Buxus microphylla var. microphylla Topiary Saucers – Japanese Box Topiary Saucers
Buxus microphylla var. microphylla Topiary Saucers – Japanese Box Topiary Saucers
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About Buxus microphylla var. microphylla Topiary Saucers – Japanese Box Topiary Saucers
Buxus microphylla var. microphylla Topiary Saucers are expertly shaped Japanese Box specimens prized for their dense evergreen foliage and elegant saucer-shaped form. These living sculptures provide instant structure, symmetry, and sophistication, making them highly desirable for formal gardens, entranceways, courtyards, and high-end landscape designs.
Japanese Box is naturally compact and responds exceptionally well to clipping, allowing it to maintain its distinctive topiary shape with minimal intervention. It performs best in full sun to partial shade and fertile well-drained soils, developing dense foliage that remains attractive throughout the year.
They look excellent when used as statement entrance features, courtyard specimens, formal garden accents, container displays, and architectural landscape elements where year-round structure and refined presentation are desired.
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Key Information to Know
Evergreen / Deciduous
Buxus microphylla var. microphylla Topiary Saucers – Japanese Box Topiary Saucers is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: Maintained by pruning
Mature Width: Maintained by pruning
Buxus microphylla var. microphylla Topiary Saucers – Japanese Box Topiary Saucers is expected to grow 10cm - 20cm per year under suitable conditions.
Frost Tolerance
Is Buxus microphylla var. microphylla Topiary Saucers – Japanese Box Topiary Saucers frost tolerant?
Buxus microphylla var. microphylla Topiary Saucers – Japanese Box Topiary Saucers is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Flowering Information
Buxus microphylla var. microphylla produces small pale yellow-green flowers during spring, although the blooms are generally inconspicuous amongst the dense foliage. The plant is primarily valued for its refined evergreen leaves and carefully maintained saucer-shaped topiary form.
Native Information
Is Buxus microphylla var. microphylla Topiary Saucers – Japanese Box Topiary Saucers an Australian Native? No
Buxus microphylla var. microphylla Topiary Saucers – Japanese Box Topiary Saucers is Native to Japan and Taiwan.
Wildlife Value
Its dense evergreen foliage provides valuable shelter and habitat for beneficial insects throughout the year. The compact branching structure also contributes to biodiversity within formal gardens, courtyards and ornamental landscape settings.
Sunlight Information
Buxus microphylla var. microphylla Topiary Saucers – Japanese Box Topiary Saucers will thrive best in:
Preffered Soil
Buxus microphylla var. microphylla Topiary Saucers perform best in rich, well-drained loam soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. They will also tolerate sandy soils and a range of general garden conditions provided drainage remains reliable. Avoid persistently wet or heavily compacted conditions unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can reduce root health and overall vigour. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then maintain moderate moisture for best foliage density and appearance.
Botanical Information
Botanical Information
Botanical Information
Common Name: Japanese Box Topiary Saucers
Genus: Buxus
Botanical Species: microphylla var. microphylla
Family: Buxaceae
Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla var. microphylla Topiary Saucers
Landscape Uses
Landscape Uses
Buxus microphylla var. microphylla Topiary Saucers – Japanese Box Topiary Saucers works in an:
Planting, Spacing & Care
Planting, Spacing & Care
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Buxus microphylla var. microphylla Topiary Saucers – Japanese Box Topiary Saucers is expected to grow 10cm - 20cm per year under suitable conditions.
Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting
Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
Ideal Conditions
Ideal Conditions
Thrives in
Frost Tolerance
Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Drought Tolerance
As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish healthy dense growth, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, Japanese Box Topiary Saucers show moderate drought tolerance and perform reliably through short dry periods, although occasional supplementary watering supports optimal foliage quality and vigour.
Flowering Information
Flowering Information
Does Buxus microphylla var. microphylla Topiary Saucers – Japanese Box Topiary Saucers flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Cream
Buxus microphylla var. microphylla produces small pale yellow-green flowers during spring, although the blooms are generally inconspicuous amongst the dense foliage. The plant is primarily valued for its refined evergreen leaves and carefully maintained saucer-shaped topiary form.



