Buxus "Green Mountain" #7

Landscape & Garden Uses

A vigorous evergreen shrub with bright green foliage that retains good color throughout winter. The upright, naturally cone-shaped habit makes it an excellent candidate for topiary forms, and a striking container or formal garden accent. Use in mass plantings to create either a free-form or a sculpted hedge.

Growing Preferences

Thrives in enriched, well-drained, lightly acidic soils. Mulch root zone to conserve moisture and keep roots cool. Protect from drying winter winds to reduce tip dieback. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize in early spring. Prune as needed to shape.

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Zone: 5-9

Mature Height: 5 ft

Mature Spread: 3 ft

Landscape Characteristics

  • Often used as a non-intrusive low hedge
  • Well adapted to shearing
  • Delivers dense, dark green foliage, year-round

Classification by Use

  • Topiary forms
  • Striking container accent
  • Formal garden accent
  • Mass plantings for free-form or sculpted hedge

Habit

  • Upright
  • Healthy growth

Foliage

  • Evergreen