.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 Hedge Form Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain' Hedge Form (Instant Hedge) Description A compact, evergreen shrub with fine-textured foliage, ideal for creating low-maintenance hedges and border accents. Its dense growth habit provides privacy and ornamental appeal year-round. Suggested Uses Perfect for hedge fencing, foundation plantings, and containers. Suitable for formal and informal garden styles. Plant Details Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Green Mountain' Common Name: Littleleaf Boxwood Size & Growth: Typically grows 2-3 ft tall with a similar spread; maintains a compact form with moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Small, dense, and evergreen Bloom Time: Typically unnoticeable small flowers in spring Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Generally non-toxic; consult local guidelines Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other Border Plants, Low Gardener Maintenance Plants Care Tips Planting Instructions: Dig a hole twice as wide as root ball; place plant at same depth as nursery; water thoroughly Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but well-drained Soil Type: Well-drained, mildly acidic to neutral soil Humidity: Average Pruning Instructions: Light pruning in early spring to maintain shape; remove dead or damaged branches Winter Care: Mulch around base; protect with burlap in colder zones if necessary Planting Depth: Same as root ball; do not plant too deep Fertilization: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring Special Care: Minimal; ensure adequate watering during drought periods