
Green Mound Boxwood
Buxus X Green Mound
A compact and naturally sculpted evergreen, perfect for formal and informal garden designs alike.
Size
Installation
About this plant
The Buxus X 'Green Mound' is a remarkable boxwood cultivar, celebrated for its dense, rounded form that requires minimal pruning to maintain its elegant shape. Its petite, glossy green leaves remain vibrant throughout the year, offering consistent beauty and structure to any landscape. Ideal for creating low hedges, borders, or as a sophisticated accent plant in containers and foundation plantings, this 'Green Mound' boxwood brings timeless charm with its classic appeal. Its slow to moderate growth rate ensures it won't outgrow its space quickly, making it a low-maintenance choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Hardy and adaptable, this boxwood tolerates a range of soil conditions and urban environments, rewarding you with enduring beauty season after season. It's a cornerstone plant for designs that demand neatness, verdant color, and year-round interest.
Care & maintenance
Requires well-drained soil and prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to shape, if desired. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring. Protect from harsh winter winds and excessive sun scald in exposed locations.
Quick facts
- Type
- evergreen
- Mature height
- 2-3 feet
- Mature width
- 2-3 feet
- Sun
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water
- Medium
- Growth rate
- Slow to Medium