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Buxus microphylla |
Japanese Boxwood/ Small-Leaved Boxwood - Discovered in the outskirts of Japan and Korea in the late 1400s. Once Japan underwent a greater establishment of inner-cities, the curious little shrub became extinct. Trade of boxwoods in China spread their popularity amongst Bonsai Artists of that era. The small leaf size allowed for fine edges with pruning. Served also, in Japanese Tea Houses, as an excellent hedge or groundcover.
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Juniperus chinensis |
Chinese Juniper - An ornamental juniper from the country of China. Since the specie is so large, other subspecies are throughout Japan. An excellent grower in alkaline soils and widely adaptable to all soils in California. Serves as an excellent specimen to keep in a Bonsai pot, grow as a ground cover, hedge, or rounding in a Chinese or Japanese garden. |
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Myrsine africana |
African Boxwood - Native to the northern regions of the continent of Africa, along the Mediterranean Sea, and southern coast of China. Often a commonly mis-identified species with the Japanese Boxwood. This specimen contains a smaller, finer leaflet with dark red stems. The leaves grow in a vertical fashion. Commonly used in Formal French gardens in crevices that require finer angles, such as corner fountains.
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Ophiopogon japonicus |
Mondo Grass - A unique grass that originated in Korea. From the beginning of its trade popularity, it became highly cherished in the country of Japan. Its low light requirements allowed for its usage in Tea Houses throughout Kyoto and Tokyo in the 1900s. Best planted in clusters for a matted effect or discontinuous for a border-like effect. Prevents runoff along walkways and is widely used in many botanical gardens, especially at the Missouri Japanese Botanical gardens.
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