Buxus x 'Green Ice'®

Buxus x 'Green Ice'®, a hybrid boxwood, is a versatile and hardy evergreen shrub prized for its dense growth and deep green foliage, which takes on a slight blue-green hue in cool weather. Compact in habit, it maintains its neat form without heavy pruning, making it ideal for hedging, borders, or topiary. Resistant to leaf scorch and deer damage, this cultivar thrives in various landscapes, offering year-round interest in gardens with its fine-textured foliage that holds its vibrant color through all seasons.

- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Water need: Moderate, prefers consistent moisture
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Mature size (HxW): 4–5’ x 3–4’
- Habit: Dense, rounded
- Bloom/interest: Evergreen foliage, year-round appeal
- Hardiness zone: 5–9
- Soil tolerance: Well-drained, adaptable to varied soil types
- Drought/heat tolerance: Moderate, once established