Green Mountain Boxwood is a compact upright evergreen shrubwith fine bright green leaves that may bronze in winter. Small clusters of green-cram flowers bloom in spring. Preferspart shade and well-drained soils, as it is prone to burning if planted in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Green Mountain’s naturally cone-shaped habit makes it an excellent choice for topiary forms.
Type:
Shrub
Height:
3’ - 5’
Spread:
2’ - 3’
Spacing:
2’
USDA Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Culture:
Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Season of Interest:
Year-Round
MAINTENANCE NEEDS:Low maintenance. Some susceptibility to blight and leaf spots. Root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils. The main pests are leaf miners, psyllids and mites. New growth is susceptible to winter damage.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers
COMPANION PLANTS:Azalea,Spirea,St. Jonhswort
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Buxus Green Mountain 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Buxus Green Mountain 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by cultivar413, Chicago Botanic Gdn, English Gdn, daisy garden 180723 508, (4) Photoset by F. D. Richards, Buxus x 'Green Mountain', 2018, (2) Buxus x 'Green Mountain', 2015
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
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