.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 Cone Topiary Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain' Cone Description A compact evergreen shrub with dense, small-leaved foliage forming a conical shape. Perfect for formal gardens and hedges. Suggested Uses Ideal for topiary, foundation planting, borders, and container gardening. Plant Details Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain' Common Name: Green Mountain' Littleleaf Boxwood Size & Growth: Typically 3-4 ft tall and wide; slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: Zones 5-8 Foliage Type: Evergreen, small leathery leaves Bloom Time: Not typically flowering; prefers year-round greenery Growth Rate: Slow Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs and perennial groundcovers Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during first growing season. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged Soil Type: Well-drained loam or clay soils Humidity: Tolerates average to high humidity Pruning Instructions: Prune to shape in late winter or early spring Winter Care: Protect from harsh winds and heavy snow; mulching recommended Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery Fertilization: Feed with balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Avoid heavy pruning during active growth; monitor for pests