Green Velvet Boxwood
Green Velvet Boxwood
- Botanical name
- Buxus x 'Green Velvet'
- Growing zones
- 4-9 outdoors
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Mature height
- 3-4 ft.
- Mature width
- 3-4 ft.
- Sunlight
- Full-Part Sun
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Green Velvet Boxwood: A Versatile, Vibrant Favorite
The Green Velvet Boxwood lives up to its name with dense, lush foliage that looks soft and rich throughout the year. Mature leaves display deep green tones while fresh new growth emerges in bright, lighter shades, creating natural contrast and adding texture to your landscape.
With its naturally rounded shape, this evergreen requires minimal pruning to maintain a tidy appearance. Plant a single shrub as a foundation accent, line a walkway, or group several together for a polished hedge. Its versatile form fits beautifully into both formal gardens and relaxed landscape designs.
Green Velvet Boxwood is as dependable as it is attractive. It resists common pests and diseases, tolerates deer browsing better than many shrubs, and adapts well to a variety of growing conditions. Once established, it also handles drought, urban environments, and changing weather with ease. It grows well in the landscape or in large containers, making it an excellent choice for framing entryways, patios, and outdoor living spaces.
Why You'll Love the Green Velvet Boxwood
- Dense evergreen foliage provides year-round color and structure.
- Naturally rounded growth habit requires minimal pruning.
- Fresh light green growth adds depth and seasonal interest.
- Ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, borders, and specimen plantings.
- Suitable for growing in large containers on patios and porches.
- Resists common pests and diseases for easy maintenance.
- Better deer resistance than many landscape shrubs.
- Tolerates drought, urban conditions, and a wide range of climates once established.
Shipping and delivery
Shipping and delivery
Orders typically ship within 1–3 business days. Tracking is emailed as soon as your order is on the way. Free shipping applies to every order through September 30, 2026.
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Arrival and plant guarantee
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Planting and care
Planting and care
Review the growing-zone, sunlight, mature-size, and care information shown for this plant before ordering. Plant needs vary by variety and location.
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