.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 Velvet' Hybrid Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Green Velvet' Description A compact, dense evergreen shrub with small, vibrant green leaves that create a lush, uniform appearance. Ideal for hedges, borders, and topiary, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Suggested Uses Perfect for formal hedging, foundation plantings, and decorative topiary in residential and commercial landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Green Velvet' Hybrid Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Green Velvet' Common Name: Green Velvet' Hybrid Boxwood Size & Growth: Typically grows 2-3 ft tall and wide, slow to moderate growth rate. Hardiness Zones: 5-8 Foliage Type: Deciduous and evergreen; small, dense leaves Bloom Time: N/A (primarily valued for foliage) Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers with proper drainage Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Keep away from pets if sensitive Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs, hedges, and perennials Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose a well-drained location; space plants 2-3 feet apart for hedges. Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist during active growth periods. Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity. Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and maintain size. Winter Care: Protect from harsh cold winds in colder zones; mulching helps retain moisture. Planting Depth: Plant so that the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface. Fertilization: Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Avoid heavy pruning during late summer to prevent stress.