Evergreen Shrub – Green Beauty Boxwood

Green beauty boxwood 

Botanical name: buxus microphylla var. Japonica ‘green beauty’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 4-6 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9

Foliage color: green, bronze 

Growth rate: grows no more that 6 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune lightly in the early spring, or in the late summer/early fall to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the late summer/early fall

Landscape use: hedge, borders, entryways, topiary, foundation planting 

Special features: heat tolerant, drought tolerant, low-maintenance, attracts birds, deer resistant, rabbit resistant 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year that can be applied either in the early spring, or in the fall

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: hydrangeas, ferns, roses, tulips, spirea 

Toxicity level: extremely toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no