Green Mountain Boxwood is a compact upright evergreen shrub with fine bright green leaves that may bronze in winter. Small clusters of green-cram flowers bloom in spring. Prefers part shade and well-drained soils, as it is prone to burning if planted in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Green Mountain’s naturally cone-shaped habit makes it an excellent choice for topiary forms.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Height:
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3’ - 5’
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Spread:
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2’ - 3’
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Spacing:
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2’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Yellow
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Season of Interest:
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Year-Round
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Some susceptibility to blight and leaf spots. Root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils. The main pests are leaf miners, psyllids and mites. New growth is susceptible to winter damage.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers
COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea, Spirea, St. Jonhswort
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Buxus Green Mountain 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Buxus Green Mountain 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by cultivar413, Chicago Botanic Gdn, English Gdn, daisy garden 180723 508, (4) Photoset by F. D. Richards, Buxus x 'Green Mountain', 2018, (2) Buxus x 'Green Mountain', 2015
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
