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Explore essential ornamental shrubs for your garden, including the Japanese Boxwood (Buxus microphylla ‘japonica’) with its yellow-green new leaves and compact form, ideal for low hedges. The Common Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) is perfect for part shade settings, providing a timeless hedge along buildings. Discover the unique traits of "Gold Mop" Chamaecyparis pisifera with its weeping habit and yellowish foliage. Additionally, learn about fragrant Elaeagnus pungens and the stunning blooms of Camellias, enhancing any landscape from fall to spring.
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Honors Plant ID Week 1
Buxus microphylla ‘japonica’Japanese Boxwood Height: 4-5’ Spread: 3-4’ Yellow-green new leaves 1.5-1” long and ¼-1/2” wide green mature leaves Indention at the top
Buxus sempervirensCommon Boxwood Height: 3-8’ Spread: 3-4’ Simple with white midrib on underside Part shade Used as a hedge along a building
Chamaecyparis pisifera”Gold Mop” Height:5-8’ Width: 7-15’ Sun Scale-like Weeping habit Yellowish foliage
Camellia japonicaCommon Camellia Height: 7-12’ Spread: 5-7’ Glossy dark green (serrated) leaves Flower late august to may
Camellia sasanqua Height: 7-12’ Spread: 5-7’ Glossy leaves Red and golden center flower (October-January)
Elaeagnus pungensThorny Elaeagnus Height: 8-11’ Width: 6-10’ Glossy, bright green with silvery underside leaves Sun October silvery-white flower Very fragrant