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Green Mountain Boxwood
Buxus x 'Green Mountain'
Pronunciation: BUK-sus
SKU #01382
A vigorous evergreen shrub with bright green foliage that retains good color throughout winter. The upright, naturally cone-shaped habit makes it an excellent candidate for topiary forms, and a striking container or formal garden accent. Use in mass plantings to create either a free-form or a sculpted hedge.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Grows 5 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide in natural form.
Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 400 Doyle Road Osteen, Florida 32764
- 18795 Us Highway 441 Mt. Dora, Florida 32757-6741
- 1909 Slavia Rd. Oviedo, Florida 32765
- Pell's Citrus Nursery
- Lukas Nursery & Garden Shop
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Suitable for Topiary |
| Design Ideas | Use as a hedge or prune to a variety of formal forms. Create a knot garden or leave as a stand alone specimen around foundations and the back of perennial borders. |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lilac (Syringa); Spirea (Spiraea); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Weigela (Weigela); Coneflower (Echinacea); Gayfeather (Liatris) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in enriched, well-drained, lightly acidic soils. Mulch root zone to conserve moisture and keep roots cool. Protect from drying winter winds to reduce tip dieback. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize in early spring. Prune as needed to shape. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Suitable for Topiary |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Use as a hedge or prune to a variety of formal forms. Create a knot garden or leave as a stand alone specimen around foundations and the back of perennial borders. |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lilac (Syringa); Spirea (Spiraea); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Weigela (Weigela); Coneflower (Echinacea); Gayfeather (Liatris) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in enriched, well-drained, lightly acidic soils. Mulch root zone to conserve moisture and keep roots cool. Protect from drying winter winds to reduce tip dieback. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize in early spring. Prune as needed to shape. |
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Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 400 Doyle Road Osteen, Florida 32764
- 18795 Us Highway 441 Mt. Dora, Florida 32757-6741
- 1909 Slavia Rd. Oviedo, Florida 32765
- Pell's Citrus Nursery
- Lukas Nursery & Garden Shop
Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 400 Doyle Road Osteen, Florida 32764
- 18795 Us Highway 441 Mt. Dora, Florida 32757-6741
- 1909 Slavia Rd. Oviedo, Florida 32765
- Pell's Citrus Nursery
- Lukas Nursery & Garden Shop
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.