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RedCrocus Green Mountain Littleleaf Boxwood Hedge- Dense Evergreen Shrub for Privacy & Borders 12/15" h

RedCrocus Green Mountain Littleleaf Boxwood Hedge- Dense Evergreen Shrub for Privacy & Borders 12/15" h

Regular price $660.00 USD
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SKU:nse9604-redcrocus

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Green Mountain' Littleleaf Boxwood Hedge Form Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain' Hedge Form (Instant Hedge)

Description

A compact, evergreen shrub with fine-textured foliage, ideal for creating low-maintenance hedges and border accents. Its dense growth habit provides privacy and ornamental appeal year-round.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for hedge fencing, foundation plantings, and containers. Suitable for formal and informal garden styles.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain'
  • Common Name: Littleleaf Boxwood
  • Size & Growth: Typically grows 2-3 ft tall with a similar spread; maintains a compact form with moderate growth rate
  • Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type: Small, dense, and evergreen
  • Bloom Time: Typically unnoticeable small flowers in spring
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Generally non-toxic; consult local guidelines
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With: Other Border Plants, Low Gardener Maintenance Plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Dig a hole twice as wide as root ball; place plant at same depth as nursery; water thoroughly
  • Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but well-drained
  • Soil Type: Well-drained, mildly acidic to neutral soil
  • Humidity: Average
  • Pruning Instructions: Light pruning in early spring to maintain shape; remove dead or damaged branches
  • Winter Care: Mulch around base; protect with burlap in colder zones if necessary
  • Planting Depth: Same as root ball; do not plant too deep
  • Fertilization: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring
  • Special Care: Minimal; ensure adequate watering during drought periods
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