Julia Jane Boxwood

Julia Jane is an evergreen Buxus microphylla cultivar introduced from Colorado. The [Dawes Arboretum profile](https://dawesarb.arboretumexplorer.org/taxon-20396.aspx) describes a small broadleaf evergreen with densely arranged leaves, spring flowers, and a mature size around 3–4 feet tall and wide. Colorado State University Extension describes the cultivar as upright and rounded, with lighter new leaves and darker mature foliage. ## Siting Plant in sun to partial sun in moist, well-drained soil. The arboretum identifies USDA zone 5 as its cold-hardiness floor; no reliable cultivar-specific upper zone is established here. Its rounded habit suits smaller hedges and foundation or border plantings. ## Maintenance Prune after spring growth if shaping is desired. Boxwood can be susceptible to leafminer, psyllids, mites, and blight; good drainage and routine inspection help limit problems.