Evergreen Shrub – ‘Green Velvet’ Boxwood

‘Green Velvet’ Boxwood

Botanical name: buxus x ‘green velvet’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 3-4 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 4-9

Growth rate: grows up to 6 inches per year 

Foliage color: green 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring before new growth begins to emerge to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: hedge, border, foundation planting

Special features: deer resistant, rabbit resistant, compact size 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 3 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring, before new growth begins to emerge 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil: adaptable to most soil types 

Companion plants: other boxwoods, spirea, creeping phlox, lavender, ornamental grasses 

Toxicity level: highly toxic for pets if ingested, mildly toxic for humans if ingested 

Invasive species: no