'Green Velvet' Boxwood (Buxus)
Shrub
- Lush, green leaves provide distinct garden texture!
- Hardy in challenging winters.
- Handles trimming into any shape.
- Durable and low maintenance.
- Zones 5-8, part sun/shade, 3' tall x 3' wide at maturity.
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UNABLE TO SHIP TO: TN, PA
Description
Details
Common name: Boxwood
Zone: 5 - 8
Sun exposure: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Soil type: Average
Soil moisture: Average
Height x width: 2-3' x 2-3'
Foliage color: Green
Bloom time: Early spring
Features: Winter interest, space savers, rabbit & deer resistant, heat tolerant, evergreen
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, edging, foundation planting, hedge, small spaces
How to Grow
Light: Part-sun/shade. When grown in full sun, the foliage is more likely to scorch, bronze in winter, or suffer from mite attacks.
Water: Moist
Spacing: 2 to 4 feet
Fertilizing: Boxwood roots appreciate a good organic (e.g., bark or compost) mulch (1-2"). Apply a balanced fertilizer, such as a 10-10-10 ratio fertilizer, or slow release fertilizer (such as Osmocote), after the second year of growth by spreading it evenly over the surface of the soil (follow label directions), and watering it in.
Winterizing: Most likely to succeed in locations sheltered from strong winds, with some protection from full winter sun. Winter winds can remove moisture from leaves at a rapid rate, often resulting in dehydration and bronzing. Covering shrubs with burlap or blankets provides extra wind protection.
Maintenance & pruning: Plants are generally tolerant of pruning and shearing. Avoid pruning before the last spring frost. Pruning too early in spring often promotes tender new growth that may be damaged or killed frost.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
The green velvet boxwood has satiny green leaves that make it shine. I planted them a few days after receiving, and they have been doing well and there’s even new growth already! I’m using the boxwoods for a wind and privacy barrier in front of my tiny home. I’m very happy with the quality and beauty of these little boxwoods.
Plants arrived beautifully!!
Well packaged and healthy!
I purchased Perfecto Mundo Fuchsia Carpet Azalea and Green Velvet Boxwood. All 20 plants arrived intact and healthy. I look forward to their growth. This is an excellent nursery.
Love these boxwoods!
Our plants came to Oregon in great shape. We used them to teach our teenage grandson how to plant things. They fit right in with all our other plants and we are very happy.
Plants arrived in very good condition. They were smaller than I anticipated but hopefully they will grow to full 3ft by 3ft size. They all have new growth and appear to be thriving. They will make a nice addition to the side of our home.
so happy with my boxwoods
Ordered 9 green velvet boxwood. The little guys looked amazing! Wrapped perfectly and looked great. Planted a little over a month ago and all are thriving. Couldn't be happier. Not to mention my 19 butterfly bushes I planted last fall are ALL gorgeous and BIG. If you want to order plants online at a great price please do not look any further. No one does it better than Great Garden Plants!!! Many thanks
Oh boy, we were awestruck when we saw the plants and even more so once my husband planted them. We’ve waited for a sidewalk for more than 25 years and these turned out to be the perfect plants to line that beautiful sidewalk!! We can’t thank you enough!! Absolutely beautiful!!!
When can they be planted in Northeast Louisiana weather?
Fall is a great time for planting! The rule of thumb for fall planting is to get the plants in the ground at least 6 weeks before the first hard frost in your area. You can find more information on frost dates here: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/frost-dates-explained-gardening-for-each-zone-in-spring-fall/
Do you ship to NORTH DAKOTA
Hi there! Yes, we ship to the lower 48 states and parts of Canada.
I saw picture of 32 ground cover plugs that I wanted but there was no price and no place to enter into cart. Can you tell me the name of this cover?
Hello, thank you for contacting us! We only offer some of our plants in the 32 plug trays. Those would be for ground cover plants. The Green Velvet Boxwood is a shrub, not a ground cover, and as such is not offered in the the 32 plug tray. To see our selection of ground cover plants follow the link below:
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/ground-covers
I need an evergreen shrub for privacy - to plant in full sun, hot, humid, zone 8, deer resistant, must in wet soil which is seldom dry.
Hello! Squeeze Box Inkberry Holly may be your best option with those criteria. You can find that plant with the link below:
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/all/products/squeeze-box%E2%84%A2-inkberry-holly
Why can’t you ship boxwood to 37184, Tennessee???
Tennessee has placed an agriculture restriction on boxwood so we are unable to ship them to your state. Take a look at Juke Box Pyracomeles and Gem Box Inkberry Holly which are two great alternatives to box wood!
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/all/products/juke-box-pyracomeles
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/all/products/gem-box-inkberry-holly