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Buxus hybrid 'Green Velvet' - Green Velvet Boxwood

Buxus hybrid 'Green Velvet' - Green Velvet Boxwood

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Buxus hybrid 'Green Velvet', known as Green Velvet Boxwood, is a superb evergreen shrub renowned for its lush, dense foliage and compact, rounded form. Perfect for USDA Zones 5-9, this boxwood is ideal for creating elegant low hedges, borders, or as a striking focal point in garden beds and containers. With its rich green color and minimal maintenance needs, 'Green Velvet' offers year-round charm and sophistication to your landscape.

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Growing Zone
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
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Pet friendly

Yes

Mature height

3-4 feet

Sunlight
  • Medium to bright light
Type of Soil
  • Alkaline to neutral
Maintenance level

Moderate maintenance

Water Requirement

Moderate watering (once a week)

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Additional Information

  • Flowering Season: 'Green Velvet' produces small, inconspicuous flowers in early spring (March to April). These flowers are not particularly ornamental and are overshadowed by the plant’s appealing foliage.
  • Seasonality: As an evergreen shrub, 'Green Velvet' maintains its vibrant green color and dense foliage throughout the year, providing consistent beauty and structure in all seasons.

The flowers are small, greenish-yellow, and not visually striking. They appear in early spring but are secondary to the plant’s lush foliage.

  • Planting Season: Best planted in spring or fall. This timing allows the plant to establish its roots before extreme weather conditions.
  • Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil with moderate fertility. Tolerates a range of soil types but thrives in well-drained conditions.
  • Spacing: Space plants 2-3 feet apart to accommodate their mature size and ensure proper air circulation.

Planting Instructions:

  1. Dig a hole that is twice as wide and as deep as the root ball.
  2. Amend the soil with organic matter if necessary to improve drainage and fertility.
  3. Place the plant at the same level it was growing in the pot, and backfill with soil.
  4. Water thoroughly and apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
  • Mulching: Apply mulch around the base of the plant to help retain soil moisture, regulate temperature, and suppress weeds.
  • Winter Care: 'Green Velvet' is hardy but may benefit from winter mulch in colder climates to protect roots from extreme frost. In harsh winter conditions, consider protecting the plant from strong winds and desiccating cold.