RedCrocus Green Velvet Hybrid Boxwood | Dense Evergreen Shrub for Hedges and Topiary | Hardy in Zones 5-8 | Container Friendly | Pet Safe 10 Gallon

Name: RedCrocus Green Velvet Hybrid Boxwood | Dense Evergreen Shrub for Hedges and Topiary | Hardy in Zones 5-8 | Container Friendly | Pet Safe 10 Gallon
Brand: RedCrocus
SKU: nse4354-redcrocus
Price: 348.00 USD
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Green Velvet' Hybrid Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Green Velvet'

Description

A compact, dense evergreen shrub with small, vibrant green leaves that create a lush, uniform appearance. Ideal for hedges, borders, and topiary, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for formal hedging, foundation plantings, and decorative topiary in residential and commercial landscapes.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Green Velvet' Hybrid Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Green Velvet'
Common Name: Green Velvet' Hybrid Boxwood
Size & Growth: Typically grows 2-3 ft tall and wide, slow to moderate growth rate.
Hardiness Zones: 5-8
Foliage Type: Deciduous and evergreen; small, dense leaves
Bloom Time: N/A (primarily valued for foliage)
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Attracts Pollinators: No
Indoor Friendly: No
Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers with proper drainage
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pet Warning: Keep away from pets if sensitive
Fragrant: No
Cut Flower: No
Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs, hedges, and perennials

Care Tips

Planting Instructions: Choose a well-drained location; space plants 2-3 feet apart for hedges.
Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist during active growth periods.
Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil.
Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity.
Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and maintain size.
Winter Care: Protect from harsh cold winds in colder zones; mulching helps retain moisture.
Planting Depth: Plant so that the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.
Fertilization: Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
Special Care: Avoid heavy pruning during late summer to prevent stress.