Boxwood

About this plant

Elevate your landscape with the timeless appeal of our 'Green Beauty' Boxwood. This exceptional variety of Buxus microphylla var. japonica is celebrated for its dense, vibrant green foliage that maintains its lustrous color throughout every season. Naturally compact and slow-growing, 'Green Beauty' is an ideal choice for creating refined hedges, elegant borders, or sophisticated topiaries. Its robust nature and attractive evergreen presence make it a versatile asset for both classic and contemporary garden designs. Hardy and enduring, this Boxwood is a low-maintenance solution for adding structure and evergreen beauty to your outdoor spaces, ensuring your garden remains a masterpiece year after year.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Requires minimal pruning to maintain desired shape; best performed in late winter or early spring. Fertilize annually with a balanced, slow-release shrub fertilizer. Monitor for common Boxwood pests like Boxwood leafminer and psyllids, treating as needed. Ensure good air circulation to reduce fungal issues.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.