Buxus x 'Green Velvet' is a highly sought-after boxwood cultivar known for its lush, bright green foliage that retains its color year-round. Perfect for formal gardens, foundation plantings, or hedging, this variety features a well-rounded and compact growth habit, making it ideal for shaping and topiary designs like 2 Ball forms. It tolerates shearing and pruning well, maintaining its dense, evergreen appearance with minimal care. 'Green Velvet' adds a touch of elegance to landscapes with its consistent color and neat silhouette.
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Water need: Moderate, well-drained soil preferred
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Mature size (HxW): 3-4 ft x 3-4 ft (individual plants)
- Habit: Compact, rounded
- Bloom/interest: Glossy evergreen foliage
- Hardiness zone: 5–9
- Soil tolerance: Adaptable, thrives in fertile, well-draining soils
- Drought/heat tolerance: Moderate
