Boxwood, Green Velvet

---

Description: Nice, small, bright green oval shaped leaves adorn this hardy little boxwood. Very dense, compact growth makes this an excellent choice for borders, and small to medium sized hedging when planted closely together. Like most of our boxwoods, this is an evergreen hybrid variety of boxwood. Likes cool, somewhat moist soil that is well drained. Recommended 2 1/2 – 3 feet spacing between plants for hedge use.

Common Name: Green Velvet Boxwood

Scientific Name: Buxus ‘Green Velvet’

Type: Evergreen shrub

Exposure: Full – Partial Shade

Size: 3-4′ height, 3-4′ spread

Foliage Color: Green

Landscape Use: Background, Entryway, Foundation, , Hedges, Small Groups, Woodland Border

Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

Growth Rate: Moderate

Zone: 4 – 9

Companion Plants: Lilac, Ninebark, Lenton Rose, Knockout Roses, Potentilla, Clematis, Hydrangea, Wisteria. Stop by and visit our garden center and nursery to talk with our staff about other plants in stock.

---