Buxus x 'Green Velvet' is a compact and lush boxwood cultivar, prized for its dense, green foliage that maintains its color year-round. This evergreen shrub is ideal for formal gardens, hedging, or foundation plantings. Exhibiting a rounded growth habit with minimal pruning needed, its refined four-ball topiary form adds elegance and structure to landscapes. 'Green Velvet' tolerates shearing for precise shaping and is a low-maintenance option for both residential and commercial landscapes.
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Water need: Moderate, well-drained soil
- Growth rate: Slow to moderate
- Mature size (HxW): Approx. 3–4' tall and wide depending on pruning
- Habit: Rounded, compact, topiary balls
- Bloom/interest: Evergreen foliage, year-round interest
- Hardiness zone: 5–9
- Soil tolerance: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
- Drought/heat tolerance: Moderate once established
