.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 An evergreen shrub characterized by dense, vibrant green foliage and a compact, rounded growth habit. Ideal for hedges, borders, and topiary, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. Suggested Uses Perfect for formal landscaping, hedge screens, foundation plantings, and decorative topiary in residential and commercial gardens. Plant Details Botanical Name: Green Velvet' Hybrid Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Green Velvet' Common Name: Green Velvet' Hybrid Boxwood Size & Growth: Typically reaches 2-3 feet in height with a spread of 3-4 feet; grows slowly, about 2-3 inches per year. Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Typically no significant blooms, but small, inconspicuous flowers appear in early summer. Growth Rate: Slow Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for pots with proper drainage Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other evergreens, formal hedges, dwarf conifers Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny to partly shaded location. Space plants 2-3 feet apart for hedges. Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during establishment. Soil Type: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Humidity: Tolerant of average humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Prune in early spring or late summer to maintain shape and remove dead or overgrown branches. Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds and heavy snow; apply mulch around base. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery; ensure root collar is above soil line. Fertilization: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Regular watering during dry spells; monitor for pests such as boxwood leafminer.