RedCrocus Green Mountain Boxwood - Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Containers, Drought & Deer Resistant, Foliage for Formal Gardens, Low Maintenance, Indoor Friendly 3/3.5' h B&B
RedCrocus Green Mountain Boxwood - Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Containers, Drought & Deer Resistant, Foliage for Formal Gardens, Low Maintenance, Indoor Friendly 3/3.5' h B&B
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Green Mountain' Littleleaf Boxwood Columnar Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain' Columnar
Description
This compact, evergreen shrub features dense, fine-textured foliage with a graceful upright growth habit. It is an ideal choice for creating structured hedges, borders, or accent plants in landscapes requiring low-maintenance greenery.
Suggested Uses
Perfect for formal hedges, topiary, foundation plantings, and container gardening to add year-round greenery and structure.
Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain' -
Common Name: Green Mountain Boxwood -
Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 ft high and wide with a medium growth rate -
Hardiness Zones: 5-9 -
Foliage Type: Evergreen, dense, fine-textured foliage -
Bloom Time: Generally not flowering prominently -
Growth Rate: Moderate -
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade -
Attracts Pollinators: No -
Indoor Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers and indoors with sufficient light -
Container Friendly: Yes -
Deer Resistant: Yes -
Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested -
Fragrant: No -
Cut Flower: No -
Grows Well With: Hostas, ferns, and other shade-loving plants
Care Tips
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Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, space adequately for growth -
Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, but not waterlogged -
Soil Type: Adaptable; prefers loamy, well-drained soil -
Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape -
Winter Care: Protect from harsh winds and heavy snow in colder zones -
Planting Depth: Bury root ball slightly below soil level -
Fertilization: Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring -
Special Care: Mulch around base to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Humidity: Tolerant of average humidity
