Buxus sempervirens 'Green Velvet'
Boxwood
A very versatile evergreen shrub, Boxwood can be used under a very wide range of conditions, making it a popular shrub for landscaping. It grows slowly and can be pruned or shaped.
- Versatile evergreen shrub
- Shape or trim to maintain size or shape
- A great foundation plant
- Slow Growing
Green Velvet is one of the hardiest varieties of Boxwood for central Missouri.
It blends well with most any other shrubs.
Growing Tips:
For the best winter hardiness, spray boxwood with Wilt-Pruf around mid-November. One of the biggest risks with Boxwood is winter damage due to drying winds when the ground is frozen. Wilt-Pruf is an anti-transpirant that reduces the moisture lost through the leaves during winter.
Characteristics & Attributes
Height: 3-4 feet
Spread: 3-4 feet
Hardiness Zone:
- 4