Buxus × 'Green Velvet'

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Buxus × 'Green Velvet', or 'Green Velvet' boxwood, is a compact evergreen shrub, highly valued for its soft, dense, dark green foliage, which retains its beautiful winter color without excessive yellowing. Its naturally rounded, low habit, more spreading than upright, makes it an excellent choice for low borders, formal hedges, structured beds, or repeated plantings. Hardy and stable, it requires little intervention and maintains a neat silhouette with minimal pruning. Thanks to its slow growth, it fits perfectly into orderly gardens where the structure needs to remain consistent over the years. 'Green Velvet' combines discreet elegance, reliability, and four-season appeal, making it one of the most widely used boxwoods for neat and durable landscaping.

Latin name

Buxus × 'Green Velvet'

Common name

Boxwood 'Green Velvet'

Type

Shrub

Family

Buxaceae

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 4–8

Exposure

Partial shade

Watering

Regular watering

Fertilization

Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.

Soil type

Neutral to slightly alkaline, well drained

Minimum temperature

'-30°C

Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period

Not significant

Flower color

Non-ornamental

Fruiting

Fruits absent or very rare.

Foliage color

Dark green

Shape

Dwarf

Garden structure

Size and growth

Height

80 cm to 1 m (31 to 39 inches)

Width

1.2 m (4 feet)

Growth rate

slow

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