Boxwood 'Green Velvet' (Buxus × 'Green Velvet')

Boxwood ‘Green Velvet’ (Buxus × ‘Green Velvet’). Buxus × 'Green Velvet', or 'Green Velvet' boxwood, is a compact evergreen shrub, highly valued for its soft, dense, dark green foliage, which maintains a beautiful winter color without excessive yellowing. Its naturally rounded and low habit, more spreading than upright, makes it an excellent choice for low borders, formal hedges, structured beds, or repeated plantings. Robust and stable, it requires little intervention and maintains a neat silhouette with minimal pruning. The indicated adult size is 1 m (3 ft) in height and 1 m (3 ft) in width.

To plant 'Green Velvet' boxwood, choose an appropriate exposure: sun to partial shade. The recommended soil is as follows: well-drained, rich to ordinary. Water the root ball before planting it and check that water can drain after planting. During establishment, check the moisture by hand before watering again. Spread mulch around the base, leaving the crown clear. Avoid systematic fertilizer applications without considering the richness of the soil. In Quebec, choose a period when the soil is thawed and easy to work with.

Allow a width of 1 m (3 ft) to arrange the plant's space in the garden. The indicated height of 1 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 you are 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.