Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 6:13 pm Post subject: Boxwood: Microphylla or Sempervirens?
I cannot tell the difference between the two species of boxwood for my life. From what I can tell from various sources, microphylla has shorter rounder leaves. Is there a dead-give-away that I should look for to determine the difference?
I think the Sempervirens are denser and are more compact than the Microphylla but unless I actually see the two side by side then I haven't a clue which is which.
Thanks for the replies. I thought it was just me. lol
eileen wrote:
I think the Sempervirens are denser and are more compact than the Microphylla but unless I actually see the two side by side then I haven't a clue which is which.
That's funny because I have a boxwood with very dense growth, but small ovoid leaves. I'm leaning towards microphylla.
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