.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Green Mountain' Littleleaf Boxwood Pyramid Topiary Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain' Pyramid Description This compact evergreen shrub features dense, glossy foliage that is ideal for formal topiary, edging, and decorative accents. Its slow growth and uniform shape make it a favorite for creating structured garden designs. Suggested Uses Perfect for landscape borders, topiary displays, container gardening, and foundation plantings. Its tidy form works well in formal gardens and modular landscape designs. Plant Details Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain' Pyramid Common Name: Littleleaf Boxwood Pyramid Size & Growth: Generally 2-4 feet tall with a pyramidal shape; slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen, dense, small-leaved Bloom Time: Typically no significant blooms Growth Rate: Slow Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: Not typically suitable for indoor growth Container Friendly: Yes, ideal for containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Keep out of reach of pets; all parts may be toxic if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs, topiary plants, formal garden elements Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny to partly shaded location. Space appropriately for topiary shaping. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged Soil Type: Slightly acidic to neutral, well-draining Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Prune after new growth to maintain shape and promote dense foliage Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds and ice; mulch roots in colder zones Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in container; ensure the root ball is well covered Fertilization: Apply a slow-release balanced fertilizer in spring Special Care: Minimal; regular shaping and watering suffice for maintenance