Buxus Microphylla Green Velvet

$48.00

Green Velvet Boxwood is a durable, evergreen shrub prized for its rich green foliage and naturally rounded form. A hybrid of Buxus sempervirens and Buxus microphylla varieties, Green Velvet combines excellent hardiness with a dense, compact habit that works beautifully in formal or informal landscapes. Its deep green leaves hold attractive color year-round and respond well to light shaping or shearing, making it a versatile choice for hedges, borders, foundation plantings, and container gardens.

🌱 Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones: 5 – 9 — performs well across most temperate growing regions, including Pennsylvania landscapes.
📏 Mature Size
Height: ~3 – 4 ft Width: ~3 – 4 ft Naturally rounded and dense, Green Velvet holds its shape beautifully even without constant pruning, and can also be sheared into formal shapes if desired.
☀️ Light Requirements
Best: Full sun to partial shade Place in a site that receives at least several hours of sun each day — full sun promotes the most compact growth and best foliage color.
💧 Water Requirements
Water Needs: Moderate Prefers well-drained soil and regular moisture while establishing. Once established, this boxwood is fairly drought tolerant but still benefits from supplemental watering during dry spells.

Buxus Microphylla Green Velvet

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