Botanical profile

Buxus × 'Green Mountain Spiral'

Latin name
Buxus × 'Green Mountain Spiral'
Common name
Boxwood 'Green Mountain Spiral'
Type
Evergreen ornamental shrub, pruned
Family
Buxaceae

Buxus × 'Green Mountain Spiral', or 'Green Mountain Spiral' boxwood, is a sculpted evergreen shrub, formed from the 'Green Mountain' cultivar, recognized for its naturally stable conical shape. Trimmed into an elegant spiral, it becomes a strong architectural element, perfect for framing an entrance, structuring a terrace, or creating a formal focal point in the garden. Its dense and fine dark green foliage maintains a beautiful appearance all year round, offering a constant decorative presence, even in winter. Thanks to its slow growth, the spiral shape lasts a long time and only requires occasional touch-ups to remain neat. Sober, refined, and durable, ‘Green Mountain Spiral’ embodies the ornamental boxwood par excellence, ideal for classical, contemporary, or European-inspired gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4–8
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, cool, well-drained soil
Fertilization
Light in spring if needed
Soil type
Well-drained, rich to ordinary
Minimum temperature
-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Subtle greenish yellow
Fruiting
Inconspicuous capsules, of no decorative interest
Foliage color
Dark green
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Conical spiral milling
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6 ft (1.8 m)
Width
0.9 m (3 ft)
Growth rate
Slow
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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