Green Beauty Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla Evergreen Shrub for Hedge & Topiary- Low Maintenance, Pet Friendly Garden Plant 1 Gallon
Green Beauty Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla Evergreen Shrub for Hedge & Topiary- Low Maintenance, Pet Friendly Garden Plant 1 Gallon
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Green Beauty' Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Green Beauty'
Description
A compact evergreen shrub featuring dense, small, glossy green leaves. Ideal for hedge borders and topiary, it maintains a neat appearance with moderate growth.
Suggested Uses
Perfect for hedge lines, foundation plantings, and decorative topiary in residential gardens and landscaping projects.
Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Green Beauty' Littleleaf Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Green Beauty' -
Common Name: Green Beauty' Littleleaf Boxwood -
Size & Growth: Typically reaches 2-3 feet in height with a width of 2 feet; slow to moderate growth rate. -
Hardiness Zones: 5-8 -
Foliage Type: Evergreen, small glossy leaves -
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate -
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade -
Attracts Pollinators: No -
Indoor Friendly: No -
Container Friendly: Yes -
Deer Resistant: Yes -
Pet Warning: Non-toxic -
Fragrant: No -
Cut Flower: No -
Grows Well With: Low-maintenance perennials, ornamental grasses, and other evergreen shrubs
Bloom Time: Generally non-flowering; occasionally produces small, inconspicuous flowers in spring
Care Tips
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Planting Instructions: Choose a sunny to partly shaded location. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball, place the plant, and fill with soil. Water thoroughly after planting. -
Soil Moisture: Well-drained, moist soil -
Soil Type: Loamy, slightly acidic to neutral -
Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity -
Pruning Instructions: Light pruning in early spring to maintain shape; avoid heavy pruning during late fall or winter. -
Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds and cold. Mulch around the base to insulate roots. -
Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery container -
Fertilization: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring -
Special Care: Keep soil consistently moist; avoid waterlogging
