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Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain'-Evergreen Shrub-Ideal for Hedges and Topiaries 3.5/4' h B&B

Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain'-Evergreen Shrub-Ideal for Hedges and Topiaries 3.5/4' h B&B

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Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain'

Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain'

Description

Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain', commonly known as 'Green Mountain' Littleleaf Boxwood, is a versatile evergreen shrub known for its dense, upright growth and small, glossy green leaves. It is ideal for creating formal hedges, topiaries, or as a standalone specimen in gardens.

Suggested Uses

This plant is perfect for hedging, foundation plantings, and container gardening. Its compact form makes it suitable for small gardens and urban landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Green Mountain' Littleleaf Boxwood
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 3-5 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Insignificant flowers
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Azaleas, Rhododendrons, and other shade-tolerant plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, slightly acidic to neutral soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from harsh winter winds and afternoon sun in hot climates.
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