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Green Velvet Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla Green Velvet | Dense Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Borders 3 Gallon

Green Velvet Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla Green Velvet | Dense Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Borders 3 Gallon

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'Green Velvet' Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Green Velvet'

Description

A dense, compact evergreen shrub featuring small, bright green foliage. Ideal for formal hedges, borders, and topiary due to its slow growth and tidy appearance.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for hedges, foundation plantings, and decorative topiary in residential or commercial landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Green Velvet' Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Green Velvet'
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Green Velvet Littleleaf Boxwood
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 feet tall and wide; slow growth rate of about 2 inches per year.
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Evergreen, small, leathery leaves
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Generally non-flowering or insignificant flowers in spring
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Icon Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: Mildly toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Icon Grows Well With: Other low-growing shrubs and perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Space evenly for hedging.
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Well-draining, mildly acidic to neutral soil.
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning needed; prune after growth to maintain shape.
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds; mulch root zone.
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery or slightly shallower.
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Avoid overwatering and excessive pruning to promote dense growth.
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