Green Mountain Boxwood - Buxus x 'Green Mountain'

Green Mountain Boxwood 6-10" (Buxus microphylla var. japonica) is a hybrid with parent cultivars of B. sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' and B. sinica var. insularis. It was developed to have higher cold hardiness and a more upright structure. There are now over 150 species and cultivars of boxwoods known to date.

This shrub can grow to 6.5 ft in height at maturity, however this particular cultivar is slow growing and will reach only 3 ft in height over the first decade of growth. Its short stature makes it an ideal walkway border or foundation plant sitting below the bottom of household windows.

Plant Details - Green Mountain Boxwood 6-10"

Family: Buxaceae

Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9

Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

Water Needs: Moderate

Height: 3 - 5 ft

Spread: 2 - 4 ft

Growth Rate: Moderate

Bloom Time: Spring

Flower Color: Inconspicuous green-yellow flowers

Wildlife Value: Dense foliage can provide shelter for small birds

Dark vivid green in color, the foliage of the Green Mountain Boxwood 6-10" is robust and evergreen. When you look closely at the leaves of this slow growing shrub, you see that the midline of each leaf is covered in a white pubescence. As with most boxwoods, the stems of this shrub are square, and this particular individual possess winged attributes.

Tiny, petal-less flowers of creamy greenish white emerge in the spring but are not showy or notable from an ornamental sense. While the flowers of this shrub are not obvious, they produce a pleasant aroma which is noticeable when in bloom.

Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Green Mountain Boxwood 6-10"

This shrub prefers moist, heavily mulched, cool soils that are well-drained and it tolerates a range of soil acidity. It is a very drought tolerate shrub but is prone to root rot in soils that are not well-drained. While it is resistant to deer, rabbits, and nematodes, boxwood mites and leaf miners will take advantage of stressed plants.

It grows well in dappled shade conditions. It also will grow in full shade but it will elongate and produce sparser foliage. Full sun conditions can be too intense for this shrub and may result in the foliage turning a reddish tone. Plant this shrub in an area that is sheltered from the wind.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Drought tolerant, low maintenance, easy to grow. This slow growing shrub will add a deep and rich evergreen tone to your garden space for continued contrast throughout the year. Shop for Green Mountain Boxwood 6-10" shrubs online at TN Nursery. For 68 years, we have served the landscaping industry and homeowners with specimen plants.

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Height at Maturity

Under 10 Feet

Care

Green Mountain Boxwood thrives in well-drained soil and requires regular watering to moisten the soil. Trim in late winter or spring to keep shape and remove dead or damaged branches. Fertilize in early spring for optimal growth.

Plant Reproduction

Green Mountain Boxwood spreads slowly, forming a compact, dense mound.

Plant bare-root shrubs during the more excellent spring or fall months, from November through April. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root system and slightly more profound than its height. Position the shrub so that the top of the roots is level with the ground, and put back the soil dug over the roots. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, ensuring the mulch does not touch the shrub's stem. Water regularly, especially during the first year, to establish strong roots. Prune shrubs as needed to promote healthy growth. In the spring, fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer suited to the specific needs of the shrub.

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