Green Velvet Boxwood

Green Velvet Boxwood (Buxus ‘Green Velvet’) is a compact, evergreen broadleaf shrub prized for its lustrous, dark green foliage and dense, rounded habit. This versatile selection thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils. Green Velvet maintains its rich colour year-round, providing structural formality to hedges, borders, foundation plantings, or as a topiary specimen. Its moderate growth rate and excellent cold hardiness make it a go-to choice for low-maintenance landscapes.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Buxus ‘Green Velvet’
• Common name: Green Velvet Boxwood
• Hardiness zones: 5 – 9
• Exposure: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates clay or sandy soils
• Height: 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 ft)
• Width: 1–1.5 m (3–5 ft)
• Foliage: Glossy dark green, evergreen year-round
• Shape: Dense, rounded mound
• Water needs: Moderate; regular moisture during establishment
• Fertilizing: Light application of balanced NPK in spring
• Maintenance: Low; shear lightly once or twice a year to maintain form
• Advantages: Cold- and deer-resistant; performs well as hedge or topiary