Green Mountain Boxwood
Description
About the Green Mountain Boxwood
Introducing the resilient and visually stunning Green Mountain Boxwood (Buxus x ‘Green Mountain’). This evergreen shrub, originating from a cross between English and Korean species, boasts a resilient nature and an elegant presence in any landscape.
With its toxicity to deer and rabbits, it remains undisturbed in gardens, ideal for hedges or as a distinctive container plant. Its dense, upright growth also makes it suitable for formal garden settings or as an eye-catching entryway accent.
Whether adorning a formal garden or enhancing landscape borders, and creating privacy, the Green Mountain Boxwood combines durability with elegance, offering a graceful solution for those seeking a timeless, evergreen addition to their outdoor spaces.
How to grow the Green Mountain Boxwood
Growing 3 to 5 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide in its natural form, this slow-growing shrub showcases glossy, dark green, narrow-elliptic leaves, approximately 3/4" long, that retain their color throughout the winter. Its pyramidal shape makes it ideal for accents, specimens, or formal hedges.
Perfectly adaptable to various light conditions, this boxwood thrives in full sun to partial shade, though it appreciates some protection from harsh afternoon sun or winter winds. While preferring slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soil, it can tolerate a range of soil types from clay to sandy loams.
Green Mountain is an excellent choice for those seeking a low-maintenance addition to their gardens. Its minimal pruning requirements, besides annual thinning and the removal of dead branches, make it an attractive option for busy gardeners.
Notably cold-tolerant, this boxwood is a versatile option for USDA Zones 5-9, withstanding both drought and cold temperatures. Though it can adapt to different soils and light conditions, it may display a bronze hue in winter when exposed to full sun, a natural and striking attribute.
Average growth rate: 3-6"/year
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Cream, White |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
| Shade/Sun | Partial Shade - Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 7.5 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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Shipping Information
Arrives when it's time to plant
Questions & Answers
I’m not sure if these are any more blight tolerant than other Boxwoods but they have thrived in large containers for about nine months now. I have several Boxwood shrubs and I bleach my pruning shears after each Boxwood just in case. I hope this helps!
You can grow almost anything in a container! This excellent article will answer your questions and provide good advice. Please see "Growing Fruit Trees in Containers" //www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/fruit-trees-in-containers-pt1
We are creating a natural fence for our yard
Purchased as a gift. Needed something that is deer resistant.
Like the way they look.