'Green Mound' Boxwood

‘Green Mound’ Boxwood (Buxus × ‘Green Mound’). Buxus × 'Green Mound', or 'Green Mound' Boxwood, is a compact evergreen shrub known for its naturally rounded and uniform habit, maintaining a neat appearance without intensive pruning. Its dense, fine, and lustrous dark green foliage provides an elegant and lasting structure to landscapes, year-round. Highly valued for low borders, formal hedges, structured beds, or container planting, it blends well in both classic gardens and contemporary designs. More cold-tolerant than many other boxwoods, ‘Green Mound’ offers good winter hardiness when planted away from drying winds.

To plant ‘Green Mound’ boxwood, choose a suitable exposure: full sun to partial shade. The recommended soil is well-drained, rich to ordinary. Water the root ball before planting and ensure water can drain after planting. During establishment, check the soil moisture by hand before watering again. Spread mulch around the base, leaving the collar clear. Avoid systematic fertilizer applications without considering soil richness. In Quebec, choose a period when the soil is thawed and easy to work with.

Allow a width of 0.9 m (3 ft) to organize this plant's space in the garden. The indicated height of 0.9 m (3 ft) helps choose its position relative to neighboring plants. Maintain access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts. Combine this variety with plants that have compatible light and water needs. If considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Potted roots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.