A full-bodied boxwood well-suited for dense, low hedges. Foliage retains its rich green color throughout winter. Develops a vigorous, rounded form if not pruned. A wonderful evergreen that will provide year-round, cold-hardy color and structure in the garden.
| Plant Type |
Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone |
5-8 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spacing |
36"-48" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Evergreen, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
| Attracts |
Birds |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
Buxus 'Green Velvet' (Boxwood) | Boxwood 'Green Velvet', Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Green Velvet' || A full-bodied boxwood well-suited for dense, low hedges. Foliage retains its rich green color throughout winter. Develops a vigorous, rounded form if not pruned. A wonderful evergreen that will provide year-round, cold-hardy color and structure in the garden.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade,
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers