.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' Hybrid Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain' Description An evergreen shrub with dense, compact foliage ideal for formal hedges, topiary, and landscape accents. Features small, oval leaves and a lush green color year-round. Suggested Uses Perfect for hedges, borders, foundation plantings, and topiary art in residential and commercial landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Green Mountain' Hybrid Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain' Common Name: Green Mountain' Hybrid Boxwood Size & Growth: Typically grows 2-3 feet in height and width with a dense, rounded form. Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Usually in late spring to early summer; flowers are small and inconspicuous. Growth Rate: Moderate, about 4-6 inches per year. 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: Non-toxic to cats and dogs Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Ornamental grasses, perennials, and other evergreen shrubs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a location with full sun to partial shade. Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil. Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Prune after growth to maintain shape; minimal trimming needed otherwise. Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds and frost; mulching helps. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as container or nursery stock. Fertilization: Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. Special Care: Avoid heavy salt exposure; regular watering during dry periods enhances growth.