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Green Velvet Boxwood Information
About The Green Velvet Boxwood
Green Velvet Boxwood: A Versatile, Vibrant Favorite
The Green Velvet Boxwood lives up to its name with dense, lush foliage that looks soft and rich throughout the year. Mature leaves display deep green tones while fresh new growth emerges in bright, lighter shades, creating natural contrast and adding texture to your landscape.
With its naturally rounded shape, this evergreen requires minimal pruning to maintain a tidy appearance. Plant a single shrub as a foundation accent, line a walkway, or group several together for a polished hedge. Its versatile form fits beautifully into both formal gardens and relaxed landscape designs.
Green Velvet Boxwood is as dependable as it is attractive. It resists common pests and diseases, tolerates deer browsing better than many shrubs, and adapts well to a variety of growing conditions. Once established, it also handles drought, urban environments, and changing weather with ease. It grows well in the landscape or in large containers, making it an excellent choice for framing entryways, patios, and outdoor living spaces.
Why You'll Love the Green Velvet Boxwood
- Dense evergreen foliage provides year-round color and structure.
- Naturally rounded growth habit requires minimal pruning.
- Fresh light green growth adds depth and seasonal interest.
- Ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, borders, and specimen plantings.
- Suitable for growing in large containers on patios and porches.
- Resists common pests and diseases for easy maintenance.
- Better deer resistance than many landscape shrubs.
- Tolerates drought, urban conditions, and a wide range of climates once established.
Green Velvet Boxwood Details
Mature Height:
3-4 ft.
Mature Width:
3-4 ft.
Sunlight:
Full-Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Slow
Botanical Name:
Buxus x 'Green Velvet'
Grows Well In Zones:
4-9 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AK, AZ, CA, HI, PA, TN
Growing Zones 4-9 Outdoors
(Hardy down to -20° F)
Watering Requirements
Sunlight Requirements
Humidity Requirements
Pet-Friendly Plant?
No, use caution when placing this plant in homes with pets.
All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Green Velvet Boxwood
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Includes expert-curated care tips to help your plant thrive far beyond the first 30 days.
Perfect For Gifting
No pricing or packing slips included with gifts! Just the plant and a note.
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