Boxwood latent buds

[Atrox]

If I am correct in thinking the brown arrow head shaped "buds" at the base of each last years leafs are buds, will they be encouraged to develop if the leaf is removed? I am experimenting with this now as the new growth is starting overall. Just wanted to know if this is common method.

 

[sorce]

Yes x 2
http://www.bonsai4me.com/SpeciesGuide/Buxus Indepth page 2.html

Sorce

 

[Mellow Mullet]

Those are buds, you don't have to pluck the leaves to get them to grow. It is just waiting until spring to turn them loose.

John

 

[Vin]

Yes x 2
http://www.bonsai4me.com/SpeciesGuide/Buxus Indepth page 2.html

Sorce

Very good information!