RedCrocus 'Green Mountain' Hybrid Boxwood | Dense Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Borders, Pet & Deer Resistant, Container Friendly, Ideal for Formal Gardens 2/2.5' h B&B
RedCrocus 'Green Mountain' Hybrid Boxwood | Dense Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Borders, Pet & Deer Resistant, Container Friendly, Ideal for Formal Gardens 2/2.5' h B&B
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Green Mountain' Hybrid Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain'
Description
A compact evergreen shrub characterized by small, dense foliage and a slow to moderate growth rate. Ideal for hedges, borders, and topiary, providing year-round greenery and structure to your garden.
Suggested Uses
Perfect for formal hedges, foundation plantings, and decorative topiary. Suitable for private gardens, commercial landscapes, and container planting on patios or terraces.
Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Green Mountain' Hybrid Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain' -
Common Name: Green Mountain' Hybrid Boxwood -
Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 ft in height with a spread of 2-3 ft; slow to moderate growth rate -
Hardiness Zones: 5-8 -
Foliage Type: Evergreen, dense, small-leaved foliage -
Bloom Time: Typically flowerless, but may produce tiny, inconspicuous flowers in spring -
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate -
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade -
Attracts Pollinators: No -
Indoor Friendly: No -
Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers -
Deer Resistant: Yes -
Pet Warning: Ingestion may be toxic to pets -
Fragrant: No -
Cut Flower: No -
Grows Well With: Gardenias, ornamental grasses, and other evergreen shrubs
Care Tips
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Planting Instructions: Space 2-3 ft apart in well-drained soil; best planted in early spring or fall -
Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged -
Soil Type: Well-draining, moist, acidic to neutral soil -
Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity -
Pruning Instructions: Light pruning after growth to maintain shape; avoid heavy pruning during winter -
Winter Care: Protect from harsh winds and freezing temperatures with burlap or windbreaks -
Planting Depth: Plant so that the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface -
Fertilization: Use slow-release evergreen fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer -
Special Care: Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
