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RedCrocus Green Mountain Hybrid Boxwood | Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Borders | Pet Safe & Deer Resistant | Well-Drained Soil | Plant in Spring or Fall 3/4' h 15 Gallon

RedCrocus Green Mountain Hybrid Boxwood | Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Borders | Pet Safe & Deer Resistant | Well-Drained Soil | Plant in Spring or Fall 3/4' h 15 Gallon

Regular price $600.00 USD
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SKU:nse7354-redcrocus

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Green Mountain' Hybrid Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain'

Description

A compact, evergreen shrub featuring dense, small green foliage. Ideal for hedges, borders, and topiary with a slow to moderate growth rate and a manageable mature size.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for formal gardens, container plantings, and as a foundation plant. Its versatility makes it suitable for shaping into topiaries or maintaining as a low hedge.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Green Mountain' Hybrid Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain'
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Green Mountain' Hybrid Boxwood
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: Typically reaches 2-3 ft in height and width with a slow to moderate growth rate.
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Rarely flowers; primarily valued for foliage
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Icon Attracts Pollinators: Not particularly
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: Mild toxicity to pets if ingested
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Icon Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs, topiary, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil, spacing 2-3 feet apart for hedges.
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Prefers fertile, loamy soils, pH neutral to slightly acidic.
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering or early spring to maintain shape. Light trimming throughout the year encourages dense growth.
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds; in colder zones, consider mulch or wrapping.
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: Set in ground so the top of the root ball is level with soil surface.
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring.
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Monitor for pests like boxwood leafminer and treat promptly.
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