{"product_id":"boxwood-ball-buxus-sinica","title":"Littleleaf Boxwood Ball (Topiary)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBuxus sinica\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eparvifolia\u003c\/em\u003e (Boxwood Topiary Seedling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAliases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small-leaf Boxwood Ball, Dwarf Boxwood Ball, Boxwood Topiary Sphere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buxaceae, Buxus · Evergreen Shrub → Pruned Topiary Category\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Variety Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e An evergreen shrub with four-angled branchlets densely covered in pubescence. Leaves are opposite, leathery, elliptical or obovate, 1–2 cm long. The \u003cstrong\u003eleaf shape is tiny like a sunflower seed\u003c\/strong\u003e, deep green, and glossy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is a \u003cstrong\u003eregular spherical topiary seedling\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivated over many years and finely pruned from Littleleaf Boxwood. The foliage is extremely dense, providing a thick and uniform texture. It is one of the most classic and high-end evergreen topiary balls in landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen throughout the year. Old leaves are dark green, while new spring leaves are bright green. It offers excellent landscape stability and a long shape-retention period due to its relatively slow growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Ecological Habits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e A neutral species that loves sunlight but is also highly shade-tolerant. It grows faster in full sun but maintains a deep green color even in shaded woodland areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers fertile, loose, well-drained neutral or slightly alkaline sandy loam. It is also tolerant of poor soils but sensitive to waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly cold-resistant (cultivatable in East, Central, North, and parts of Northwest China). It is resistant to smoke, dust, and harmful gases (such as sulfur dioxide). It has strong sprouting ability and is extremely tolerant of pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Engineering Application Scenarios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal Gardens\/Forecourts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Symmetrical placement in European-style gardens, modern minimalist plazas, or government entrances to reflect solemnity and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExquisite Flower Borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used as a background or visual center in high-end residential flower borders, utilizing its tight texture to create a premium atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonsai Styling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to its slow growth, long lifespan, and small leaves, it is often used as material for large bonsai or displayed directly in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Quality Indicators (Example — Specially Pruned Topiary Ball)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrown Width (P)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–80 cm \/ 80–100 cm \/ 100–120 cm \/ 150 cm+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight (H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsually H ≈ P or H = P + 10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuality Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpherical, round and symmetrical; extremely dense foliage without hollows; no obvious mechanical damage; dark green leaves without disease spots.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Planting and Maintenance Key Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best in Spring and Autumn; containerized seedlings can be planted year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely tolerant of pruning. Pruning 1–2 times during the growing season (May–October) is sufficient to maintain a good shape (due to slower growth compared to Privet).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Focus on preventing the \u003cstrong\u003eBox Tree Moth\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCydalima perspectalis\u003c\/em\u003e); apply pesticides during peak infestation periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Autumn Field Nursery Base","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45225432449133,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1727\/7293\/files\/boxwood-ball-buxus-sinica.png?v=1781401894","url":"https:\/\/virturaintl.com\/products\/1-1","provider":"Autumn Field Nursery Base","version":"1.0","type":"link"}