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Green Mountain Boxwood

Upright Pyramidal Form
Year Round Evergreen
Excellent Hedge Plant

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Green Mountain Boxwood

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Green Mountain Boxwood

A dependable evergreen shrub valued for its upright pyramidal habit, rich green foliage, and year-round structure. Green Mountain Boxwood adds formal elegance to foundation plantings, entryways, mixed borders, and clipped hedges while maintaining a neat appearance through every season.

Why choose Green Mountain Boxwood?

Green Mountain Boxwood stands out for its naturally upright growth, making it an excellent option where vertical interest is desired without excessive pruning. Its dense evergreen foliage provides consistent color throughout the year, helping define landscapes in every season. This cultivar adapts well to formal and informal designs, working beautifully as a specimen plant, privacy accent, topiary, or hedge. The compact footprint and refined appearance make it especially useful near entrances, patios, and foundation plantings where long-term structure and reliable beauty are important.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Buxus x ‘Green Mountain’
Common Name: Green Mountain Boxwood
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Growth Habit: Dense, upright, pyramidal

Green Mountain Boxwood Additional Information

Green Mountain Boxwood is a broadleaf evergreen developed for excellent cold tolerance and an attractive upright form. Its small, glossy green leaves remain attractive throughout the growing season and continue providing color and structure during winter. The naturally pyramidal habit makes it one of the most useful boxwoods for creating formal focal points, entrance plantings, and clipped architectural forms.

Tiny spring flowers may appear but are generally considered secondary to the foliage. Because of its dense branching, this shrub responds well to selective pruning and can be maintained as a hedge, topiary, or formal specimen. Winter interest is one of its strongest qualities, as the evergreen foliage helps anchor garden designs when many other plants are dormant. Green Mountain Boxwood is commonly used in foundation plantings, mixed shrub borders, cottage gardens, formal landscapes, and container displays. With proper siting and routine care, it provides dependable beauty and structure for many years.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Choose a location with well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun. Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and slightly wider. Position the crown at soil level and backfill gently.

2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to encourage strong root development. Once established, provide supplemental irrigation during extended dry periods to maintain healthy foliage.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperatures. Keep mulch a few inches away from the stem base.

4. Pruning: Light pruning after spring growth helps maintain a crisp shape. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches as needed to encourage good airflow and a dense habit.

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FAQs

How large does Green Mountain Boxwood get?
This cultivar typically matures into a narrow, upright shrub about 4 to 5 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide, making it useful for vertical accents and formal plantings.
Can Green Mountain Boxwood be used for hedges?
Absolutely. Its dense branching and naturally upright habit make it well suited for formal hedges, privacy screens, foundation plantings, and topiary forms.
How much sunlight does Green Mountain Boxwood need?
It grows well in partial shade to full sun. Locations with morning sun and protection from the harshest afternoon conditions often support the best foliage quality.

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Lush Foliage
Curb Appeal
Tall Growth

Mature Height	Large: Up to 6 ft
Mature Spread	0-5 ft
Botanical Name	Buxus 'Green Mountain'
Bloom Time	Early Spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Buxaceae
Flower Color	Non Flowering
Hardiness Zones	5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Medium
Size	#5 Container

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Growing Zones 4-9 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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