Native to Japan, the Kingsville Boxwood is an extremely slow growing tree. It has the smallest leaf of all boxwoods which is why it is sought after for bonsai. The Kingsville Boxwood is an evergreen that has light green leaves and which has excellent branching charachteristics. A great indoor bonsai recommended by the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Potted in a 10 inch ceramic blue rectangle container with indented corners as shown.
Bonsai Tree Statistics:
Bonsai Name: Japanese Kingsville Boxwood
Species: Buxus Microphylla `Compacta`
Age: 30 years old
Height: 10 inches
Area: Best If Kept Indoors
Bonsai Tree History:
Boxwood is a category of evergreen shrubs with approximately 70 different species. Typically found in the rocky hills of Africa, Asia, Central America, and Europe, the Boxwood is small, making them ideal for bonsai. In the springtime, the Boxwood will display male flowers of beautiful yellow, surrounded by single, female flowers.
Although you have many choices for bonsai, the two that work best for bonsai are the Japanese Box `Buxus microphylla` and the Common Box `Buxus sempervirens`. For both of these species, you would find leaves of glossy, dark green. The only real difference between these two species of Boxwood is size, with the Japanese Box being a slower growing and smaller version.
Proper Care:
When growing Boxwood for bonsai, they tolerate both sun and shade quite well. Keep in mind that excessive direct sunlight can burn the leaves. Boxwood is a hardy tree but to prevent damage to top growth, it needs good protection from wind and frost. You might notice the leaves of your Boxwood bonsai turning a bronze color during the cold months but this is perfectly normal. When growing Boxwood indoors, make sure you keep it in an unheated room with good circulation, which will help eliminate the risk of fungal disease.
During the growing season, Boxwood needs to be fed about every two weeks. For pruning, when you see new growth, trim this back throughout the growing season to help shape the tree. Because Boxwood is naturally stiff with angular appearance, you might consider using a style that will help soften its look. Then about every two to three years, the Boxwood would need to be repotted, scheduling this around the time you see new leaf buds. For soil, a basic bonsai mix is fine.
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