Buxus micro. 'Jap. Green Velvet'

Boxwood


Image Courtesy Bailey Nurseries and Prides Corner Farms

  • Hardy and compact
  • Excellent glossy green leaf color
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Evergreen
Garden
Garden
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers sun or partial shade and consistently moist, well-drained soil. Plants benefit from being mulched and plant in locations sheltered from strong winds.


Height: 2-3 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Price Level 1: $69.99~#3
Bloom Color:
Zone: 4-8
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Great Foliage
  • Evergreen
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Mass Planting
  • Garden
  • Low Maintenance

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer
  • Winter

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Songbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained


Genus Overview: Buxus

Common Name: Boxwood

Popular evergreen shrub with rounded habit and pointed green leaves that can be shaped as desired. Inconspicuous yellow-green to creamy flowers bloom in early spring. Great for borders and hedges.