Buxus ‘Green Mountain’
$69.99
Buxus Green Mountain forms a dense evergreen pyramid, adding year-round structure to formal borders, foundation beds, containers, and clipped hedges.
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Description
Buxus Green Mountain forms a dense, upright pyramid 4 to 5 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide. Small, glossy dark green leaves keep the outline defined through winter, although exposed foliage may bronze in harsh weather. The inconspicuous cream, green, and yellow flower clusters are fragrant and briefly attract bees in spring.
Use this broadleaf evergreen as a formal hedge, foundation accent, container specimen, or unclipped structural shrub. It accepts full sun through light shade, but morning sun is preferable. Moist, well-drained soil and mulch over the shallow root zone support dense growth.
Water deeply during establishment and in extended dry spells. Shape after the last frost once new growth emerges, and thin crowded growth for airflow. Contains toxic alkaloids; keep clippings away from pets and grazing animals.
Additional information
| Height | 4 ft – 5 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 3 ft |
| Flowering months | March, April, May, June |
| Synonyms | Buxus 'Green Mountain (pyramid)', Buxus 'Green Mountain', Buxus Green Mountain Cone, Buxus Green Mountain Poodle, Buxus Green Mountain Pyramid, Buxus x Green Mountain |
| Family | Buxaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower spring | Green, Yellow, Cream |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy, Columnar upright |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade, Light shade |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Upright, Pyramidal |
| Suggest planting location | Pollinator Garden, Architectural planting, Patio and container use, Hedges and screening plants, Formal Garden |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Hedge, Foundation Planting, Topiary |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Green Mountain Boxwood, Boxwood |
| Blomidon Item No | 120505, 120506, 120507, 104264, 104574, 113753, 110783, BUXGMT0005G, BUXGRM003G, BUXGRMT0005G, BUXGRMT0007G-PYRAMID, BUXGRMT0607G, BUXGRMY0605G-PYR, 100-3289, 100-7097, 100-7129 |
| Usps | A naturally upright pyramid gives formal beds year-round structure., Small glossy leaves create a dense, refined surface for clipping., Give it sun to light shade and moist, well-drained soil. |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun to light shade in moist, well-drained soil. Mulch shallow roots and protect foliage from drying winter winds. |
| Propagation | Propagate by stem cuttings. |
| Pests | Watch for boxwood leafminer, boxwood mite, boxwood psyllid, and nematodes. |
| Diseases | Boxwood blight and root rot can occur; avoid wet soil and thin crowded growth for airflow. |
| Pruning | Thin annually for airflow, and shape after the last frost once new growth has emerged. |
| Hazardous information | Contains toxic alkaloids; keep clippings away from pets and grazing animals. |
| Watering instructions | Water deeply during establishment and extended dry spells. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun to light shade; morning sun is preferable. |
| Common Name | Green Mountain Boxwood |