Little Missy Boxwood (Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy')

Little Missy Boxwood (Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy') is a dwarf evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded habit and small, rounded, glossy dark green leaves. Its flowers are inconspicuous.

Grow in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Its compact size suits low hedges and structured borders.

Growing details

• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Mature height: 2–2.5 feet
• Mature spread: 3–3.5 feet
• Spacing: Approximately 3 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained
• Flowers: Inconspicuous
• Foliage: Small, glossy dark green evergreen leaves
• Habit: Dwarf and rounded
• Plant patent: PP24,703

Care and garden use

Monitor for blight and leaf spots. Poor drainage can lead to root rot. Watch for leaf miners, psyllids, and mites. New growth is susceptible to winter damage.

Use as an accent or in grouped plantings, borders, woodland gardens, foundation plantings, low hedges, or suitably sized containers. Pair with coneflower, lilac, or weigela where growing conditions suit each plant.

Image credits: Forest & Kim Starr, Starr 080117-1809 Buxus sp., CC BY 3.0; Star Roses and Plants, Buxus 'Little Missy'. Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.