Littleleaf Boxwood

About this plant

Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy' is a charming dwarf boxwood, prized for its dense, vibrant green foliage and naturally rounded form. This cultivar is an excellent choice for creating neat borders, low hedges, or adding year-round structure to mixed perennial beds. Its small, lustrous leaves maintain their color and texture throughout the seasons, providing consistent beauty. Remarkably adaptable and low-maintenance, 'Little Missy' thrives in a variety of garden settings. It tolerates light shade to full sun and once established, is quite drought-tolerant. Its slow growth habit means minimal pruning is required to maintain its attractive shape, making it a favorite for busy gardeners and professional landscapers alike. Whether used as a foundation plant, in containers, or massed for dramatic effect, 'Little Missy' Littleleaf Boxwood offers enduring elegance and performs beautifully in the urban and suburban landscape. Its resilience and classic appeal make it a valuable addition to any premium garden design.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Requires minimal pruning to maintain shape. Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Fertilize in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. Protect from harsh winter winds in exposed locations.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.