Boxwood Buxus 'Green Velvet'
Other Common Name(s):
Other plants called Boxwood:
- Phonetic Spelling
- BUK-sus
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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Buxus 'Green Velvet' is a boxwood that can easily be shaped into a formal hedge or topiary. This rounded shrub or small tree grows best in a mixture of sand/clay soil, receiving both sun and shade. Plants grown in full shade will be less than desired, having decreased foliage. On the other hand, when growing in full sun, the foliage may scorch, turn brown in winter and suffer from mite attacks. Morning sun is best.
'Green Velvet' is tolerant of pruning, however, pruning should be done after the last frost. Pruning will lead to tender new shoots, which can be damaged by a late frost. Its shallow roots should be protected with a layer of mulch. Limit cultivation around these shallow roots, it can damage the plant. Location and maintenance of this plant can have an effect on its health. Protect from winds and full winter sun by placing in a location where these conditions are limited. Winter winds can cause dehydration and bronzing. Remove any accumulated snow to protect the branches. Thinning plants annually will assist with air circulation.
'Green Velvet' has good resistance to bronzing.
VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Buxus
- Family:
- Buxaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Wildlife Value:
- Flowers attract bees
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Habit/Form:
- Rounded
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 6b, 6a, 7b, 7a, 8b, 8a
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Green
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Description:
- Non-showy
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Opposite
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- May bronze in winter
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Lawn
- Meadow
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Pollinator Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Border
- Foundation Planting
- Hedge
- Small groups
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Rabbits
- Problems:
- Problem for Cats
- Problem for Dogs
- Problem for Horses
