Buxus 'Green Mountain' ~ Green Mountain Boxwood

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Green Mountain Boxwood is a compact upright evergreen shrub with fine bright green leaves that may bronze in winter. Small clusters of green-cram flowers bloom in spring. Prefers p art shade and well-drained soils, as it is prone to burning if planted in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Green Mountain’s naturally cone-shaped habit makes it an excellent choice for topiary forms. Type: Shrub Height: 3’ - 5’ Spread: 2’ - 3’ Spacing: 2’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Yellow Season of Interest: Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Some susceptibility to blight and leaf spots. Root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils. The main pests are leaf miners, psyllids and mites. New growth is susceptible to winter damage. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea, Spirea, St. Jonhswort IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Buxus Green Mountain 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Buxus Green Mountain 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by cultivar413, Chicago Botanic Gdn, English Gdn, daisy garden 180723 508, (4) Photoset by F. D. Richards, Buxus x 'Green Mountain', 2018, (2) Buxus x 'Green Mountain', 2015 *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown Show more