Overview & Description

The Green Velvet Boxwood (Buxus ‘Green Velvet’) is a versatile, attractive low-growing shrub perfect for adding structure and elegance to any garden. This hybrid combines the hardiness of Korean boxwood with the deep green foliage of English boxwood . Its compact, rounded form features small, glossy, dark green leaves that maintain vibrant colour year-round, with good resistance to winter bronzing . In spring, it produces delicate, fragrant creamy-white flowers that add subtle charm .

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits a dense, rounded, and compact growth habit with slow to moderate growth . It forms a tidy, symmetrical shrub, typically reaching a mature size of about 3 to 4 feet in both height and spread .

Additional Notes

It blooms in spring with inconspicuous pale green to cream flowers . Hardy to Zone 4-8, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to various well-drained soils . Deer-resistant and rabbit-resistant, it tolerates pruning well for shaping . An outstanding choice for formal gardens, low hedges, borders, foundation plantings, pathways, where timeless beauty and low-maintenance elegance are desired .