Trees and shrubs

Boxwood 'Green Mountain Cone'

Buxus ×

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Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Hardiness
Zone 4–8

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Common nameBoxwood 'Green Mountain Cone'
FamilyBuxaceae
GenusBoxwood
Species×
CultivarGreen Mountain Cone
TypeOrnamental shrub
Botanical nameBuxus ×

Buxus × 'Green Mountain Cone', or 'Green Mountain Cone' boxwood, is an evergreen shrub with a strictly conical habit, selected for its naturally regular and slender shape, ideal for creating crisp vertical accents without repeated pruning. Its dense, fine, and lustrous dark green foliage maintains a beautiful appearance all year round and brings an elegant formal structure to plantings. Perfect for framing entrances, punctuating pathways, structuring beds, or designing classic gardens, it also integrates very well into contemporary settings due to its understated design. More disciplined than several other boxwoods, 'Green Mountain Cone' offers a stable and orderly silhouette, with good winter hardiness when planted away from drying winds. It is a preferred choice for sustainable and precise plant architecture.

Buxus × 'Green Mountain Cone'

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Minimum temperature

-34°C

Watering

Moderate, cool, well-drained soil

Soil type

Well-drained, rich to average

Fertilization

Light in spring if needed

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

6 ft (1.8 m)

Width / spread

0.9 m (3 ft)

Flower color

Subtle greenish yellow

Foliage color

Dark green

Foliage type

Persistent

Growth rate

Slow

Growth habit

Very regular conical shape

Bloom period

Spring

Fruiting

Inconspicuous capsules, of no decorative interest

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

No