Green Mountain Boxwood
Green Mountain Boxwood is a versatile, evergreen shrub that brings year-round beauty to any landscape. Known for its upright, pyramidal form, this hardy boxwood features dense, rich green foliage that retains its color even during the winter months. Reaching heights of 3 to 5 feet with a spread of 2 to 3 feet, Green Mountain Boxwood is an excellent choice for creating a formal hedge, adding structure to garden beds, or providing a lush backdrop for flowering perennials. Its slow, compact growth makes it easy to maintain, while its evergreen foliage adds texture and interest to the garden, regardless of the season.
Ideal for foundation plantings, borders, or topiaries, Green Mountain Boxwood thrives in full sun to partial shade, offering flexibility for different garden designs. This boxwood variety prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil and benefits from annual pruning to maintain its iconic shape. Because it’s more tolerant of cold winters compared to other boxwoods, Green Mountain Boxwood is perfect for gardeners in USDA zones 4-9, making it a durable choice for diverse climates. It’s also deer-resistant, which adds to its appeal as a low-maintenance landscape solution for areas where browsing animals might be an issue.
Whether you’re looking to create a timeless formal garden or simply want to add year-round greenery to your outdoor space, Green Mountain Boxwood delivers elegance and durability. Its attractive foliage is ideal for use in containers or mass plantings, and its upright growth habit makes it a natural fit for topiary shapes and accent plantings. Green Mountain Boxwood’s Deer-resistance and lush appearance ensure that it remains a popular choice for homeowners and landscape designers alike.
