'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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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.
