Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy'
Little Missy is a compact mounding to rounded cultivar. It is extremely cold hardy and sun tolerant.
- Category:Shrubs
- Hardiness Zone:5-8
- Tall:2 Feet
- Wide:2 Feet
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Boxwood Exposure
| • | Sun (Location is sunny from late morning to late afternoon) |
| • | Shade (Location has no direct sun) |
| • | Part Shade (Location is primarily shaded from late morning to late afternoon) |
Boxwood Zone
| • | Zone 5 (Average Annual Minimum Temperature -20 F to -10 F) |
| • | Zone 6 (Average Annual Minimum Temperature -10 F to 0 F) |
| • | Zone 7 (Average Annual Minimum Temperature 0 F to 10 F) |
| • | Zone 8 (Average Annual Minimum Temperature 10 F to 20 F) |
Boxwood Best Usage
| • | Edging (Mature size of 2 ft high and wide or less) |
| • | Foundation Plant |
| • | Hedge Low (Mature size of 4 ft or less) |
| • | Specimen Small (1-3 ft high and wide) |
Asexual propagation prohibited?
| • | Yes |
Additional Information about Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy'
Little Missy is a compact mounding to rounded cultivar. It is extremely cold hardy and sun tolerant. It can be used in an application where a smaller plant is desired and it responds well to shearing. It is a great choice for uses where ultimate desired size is in the 2' x 2' range. Foliage is very dark green, slightly rounded and comes to a pronounced point at the end of the leaf.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy'
'Little Missy' requires little to no pruning, but a light shearing each late winter will increase its compactness. It is considered a Zone 5 boxwood thus it tends to be hardier than some other microphylla cultivars.
‘Little Missy’ is somewhat resistant to boxwood leafminer and very tolerant to boxwood blight. It has very few pest or disease issues when planted and cared for properly.
Interesting Notes about Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy'
Comments: ‘Little Missy’ is a winner. Its shape and size remind us of a half-sized ‘Green Velvet’. It is also a great option to use as a substitute for ‘Justin Brouwers’. It was found in a production area by West Virginia nurseryman Norman Cole. Norman has had the plant go through -18° F with no damage. Its winter hardiness and durability, disease tolerance, pest resistance, along with its smaller size are all pluses for this plant.
Uses: Small specimen, low hedge, foundation plant, edging, parterre or knot garden
Substitutes: ‘Justin Brouwers’, ‘Green Gem’, ‘Green Velvet’, Chicagoland Green™, ‘Green Mound’