Green Velvet Boxwood

About this plant

Buxus x 'Green Velvet' is a distinguished evergreen shrub renowned for its dense, rounded habit and vibrant green leaves that retain their color year-round. This versatile boxwood is a hybrid cultivar celebrated for its exceptional cold hardiness and resistance to common boxwood blights, making it a reliable choice for a wide range of landscapes. Ideal for creating low hedges, borders, or shaping into elegant topiaries, 'Green Velvet' offers a refined texture and structure to any garden space. Its compact growth habit requires minimal pruning to maintain its desirable form, but it also responds well to more intricate shaping. Whether used as a foundational plant, a timeless accent, or to define garden rooms, 'Green Velvet' brings a touch of classic sophistication and year-round beauty to your outdoor living areas.

Care & maintenance

Requires minimal care once established. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and encourage dense growth. Fertilize in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. Protect from winter burn in exposed sites with burlap or anti-desiccants if necessary.