Green Velvet Boxwood | Buxus x 'Green Velvet' | Evergreen Border Shrub
Green Velvet Boxwood 6-8" is a hybrid cross of B. sempervirens × B. microphylla, which are both native to Europe and Asia. However, this particular hybrid was developed in the 1960s by Sheridan Nurseries in Canada.
This successful hybrid was cultivated to cross the cold hardiness of B. microphylla with the lush green foliage of B. sempervirens. This shrub is both winter-tolerant with rich, bright green foliage. While slow growing, gaining a few inches in height per year, it is robust and vigorous, adding dense foliar appeal to your garden.
Plant Details | Green Velvet Boxwood Growth & Features
Family: Buxaceae (Boxwood family)
Hardiness Zones: 5–8
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Needs: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained
soils; drought-tolerant once established
Height: 2 - 3 ft
Spread: 2 - 3 ft
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Bloom Time: Spring
Wildlife Value: Dense foliage can be a habitat for small mammals
The Green Velvet Boxwood, 6-8", as an evergreen, maintains its rich green foliage throughout the year. However, it can be dehydrated by winter winds, which will lead to foliar browning. So, it is best to plant this shrub in a sheltered area.
It is a delightful evergreen shrub that can grow to be a small tree if left unpruned. However, its dense foliage shaped with ease, making it a versatile ornamental for creating walkway borders, hedges, topiaries, and foundation specimens.
Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Green Velvet Boxwood 6-8"
It grows best in a mixture of sand and clay soil. However, it does not tolerate wet environments, which may cause root rot. It will grow both in shade and full sun conditions. However, growing in full sun in a hot environment might scorch the leaves and weaken the plant’s defense system, making it susceptible to pests and diseases.
Boxwoods, not excluding this shrub, are susceptible to leaf spot and blight. However, this plant is deer and rabbit-resistant. Prune after the last frost. Pruning results in tender new growth that will be damaged by freezing conditions. Applying mulch in autumn will help protect exposed shallow roots. It can be propagated by cuttings from semi-hardwood.
Noteworthy Characteristics | Benefits of Green Velvet Boxwood in Landscaping
Easy to shape, winter hardy, lush evergreen foliage Plant this robust and lush evergreen in your garden as a topiary or hedge and enjoy its bright green foliage year-round. Shop for Green Velvet Boxwood 6-8" shrubs online at TN Nursery. For 68 years, we have served the landscaping industry and homeowners with specimen plants.
