Green Mountain Boxwood (Cone)

Green Mountain Boxwood ‘Cone’ (Buxus ‘Green Mountain’) is an evergreen conical shrub renowned for its narrow, upright habit and lush, dark green foliage year-round. This slow-growing selection thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts to most well-drained soils. Its exceptional cold hardiness and refined form make it perfect for vertical accents in formal hedges, foundation plantings or as a striking topiary element.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Buxus ‘Green Mountain’
• Common name: Green Mountain Boxwood (Cone)
• Hardiness zones: 4 – 9
• Exposure: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates clay, loam or sandy soils
• Height: 1–1.5 m (3–5 ft)
• Width: 0.6–0.8 m (2–2.5 ft)
• Foliage: Glossy dark green, evergreen year-round
• Shape: Tight conical form
• Water needs: Moderate; regular moisture until established
• Maintenance: Low; shear lightly once or twice per year to maintain shape
• Advantages: Superior cold tolerance; deer-resistant; ideal for architectural accents and narrow spaces