Buxus Sinica Var Insularis justin Brouwers

Justin Brouwers Boxwood, Korean Boxwood

A compact, dense boxwood selected for its excellent cold hardiness and refined, rounded habit. Foliage is deep, glossy green through the growing season and holds color well in winter compared to many traditional boxwoods.

Leaves are slightly smaller than common boxwood, creating a tight, formal look that responds beautifully to shearing. Growth is slow to moderate, making it easy to maintain crisp lines without constant pruning.

Growing conditions



Light: Full sun to part shade (best color in partial sun)



Soil: Moist, well-drained; adaptable but prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soils



Water: Average once established



Cold hardiness: Very good winter tolerance; less bronzing than many cultivars



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 5–8



Mature size



Height: 3–4 ft



Width: 3–4 ft



Landscape uses



Low hedges and borders



Foundation plantings



Formal gardens and parterres



Containers and small-scale structure plantings



Why growers choose it



Superior winter hardiness for northern climates



Naturally dense, symmetrical habit



Excellent substitute where common boxwood struggles

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

3-4'

Width

3-4'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Late Spring

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Soil

Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Foundation Plant, Hedge, Specimen

Shape

Low Mounding

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No