Buxus sinica

Botanical Description

Buxus sinica is a much-branched, erect, evergreen shrub or small tree growing from 1 - 6 metres tall[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for its high quality wood. It is often grown as an ornamental, there are many named varieties.