Shrubs
Buxus microphylla 'Compacta'
Kingsville dwarf boxwood
Tiny leaves and very slow growth create a miniature evergreen mound. This littleleaf boxwood is particularly useful for bonsai, small rock gardens and detailed container plantings. Winter foliage may bronze before fresh green growth returns in spring.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade; morning sun preferred
- Mature size
- Height: 6–12 in.; extremely slow · Spread: 6–12 in.; slowly expanding
- Water
- Even moisture; well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 6–9
Sizes & prices
- #2Boxwood stays small/tiny without any pruning$44.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Resistant; not browse-proof.
- Wet soil
- Avoid poorly drained or waterlogged ground.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Keep in mind: Not edible; keep clippings away from pets.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Evergreen.
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Needs little size control; thin or shape sparingly, avoiding late-season new growth.
- Winter care
- Shelter from drying winds; mulch without piling mulch against stems.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Photo: David J. Stang / CC BY-SA 4.0 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Image notes: Photo: David J. Stang / CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and re-encoded, not cropped.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.