Avoid compacted sites. SKU. Pot (1-Pack) 3 Gal. Boxwood can be somewhat temperamental to grow in the St. Louis area where its evergreen foliage tends to bronze (turn unattractive brownish-yellow) in harsh winters, particularly if plants are located in open areas exposed to full sun and winter winds. Genus:Buxus Name:Buxus x 'Green Mountain' STD Description:GREEN MOUNTAIN BOXWOOD- ZONE 5 The same year-round rich green colored shrub on a standard. A full bodied' boxwood well suited for dense, low hedges. Use as hedging or topiary, or in a border. It is much more cold-resistant than ordinary American boxwood, so if you live in a colder area, this is the ideal plant for those decorative cones and pyramids that bring such a classic look to any garden. Plants can grow in close to full shade, but typically are less vigorous and more open with decreased foliage density. Buxus x 'Green Mound' Green Mound Boxwood ‘Green Mound’ is a cold-hardy hybrid boxwood with a spherical habit. ‘Green Mountain’ will bronze slightly in winter especially when exposed to direct sunlight but bronzing will quickly fade as new spring foliage begins to emerge. Buxus 'Green Velvet' (Boxwood) is a compact, broad-mounded, evergreen shrub with a lush foliage of opposite, glossy, dark green leaves. japonica Small, somewhat inconspicuous, apetulous, greenish-cream flowers in terminal and axillary clusters bloom in April and May. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. Buxus is a genus of about 70 species of evegreen shrubs and trees from Europe, Asia, Africa and Central America.Genus name comes from the Latin name for plants in this genus.Common name of boxwood is in reference to the prior use of the wood to make boxes. japonica 'Green Beauty' (Japanese Boxwood) Add to Collection. Pruning should never be done prior to the last spring frost date. Green Mountain simply checks all the boxes! USDA zones: 4 - 9 Sunset zones: 2b - 24 Mature size: 5 feet high and 3 feet wide, unpruned Light needs: full sun to part shade Water needs: r Best grown in evenly moist, well-drained loams (e.g., sand-clay mixture) in full sun to part shade. The Korean parentage makes Green Mountain very cold tolerant. Green Mountain Boxwood is a pyramidal form that is a cross between English (B. sempervirens) and Korean (B. microphylla) species. Buxus 'Green Mountain' An upright, pyramidal shape and bright green summer color gives Green Mountain Boxwood a unique place in the landscape. Green Mountain Boxwood Spiral Topiary - 5 Gallon Pot A soft-textured Boxwood that will grow in sun or mostly shade, Green Mountain is a cross between English Boxwood and Asian Boxwood. ‘Green Mountain’ is somewhat susceptible to boxwood leafminer and shows variable results in tolerance and susceptibility to boxwood blight. In the deep South, nematodes are of concern. Height: 3' - 5' (90cm – 150cm) Spread: Winter winds can remove moisture from leaves at a rapid rate, often resulting in dehydration and bronzing. This is a slow-growing hybrid shrub that may eventually mature to as much as 5-7' tall. It is similar to ‘Green Velvet’ but more rounded in its natural shape. Medium to fast growth rate; 2"-4" per year, Sun (Location is sunny from late morning to late afternoon), Part Sun (Location is primarily shaded from late morning to late afternoon), Zone 5 (Average Annual Minimum Temperature -20 F to -10 F), Zone 6 (Average Annual Minimum Temperature -10 F to 0 F), Zone 7 (Average Annual Minimum Temperature 0 F to 10 F), Zone 8 (Average Annual Minimum Temperature 10 F to 20 F), Specimen Medium (Mature size of 3-5 ft high and wide). Plants will grow well in a variety of part shade situations, including open sun-dappled conditions or light shade with several hours of morning sun or early afternoon sun. Thinning is not necessary but, as with any boxwood, will help increase airflow and sunlight penetration into the interior of the plant. This plant is listed in the RHS Plant Finder book. Hardy in United States Department of Agriculture zones 4 through 9, "Green Mountain" boxwood (Buxus x "Green Mountain") grows up to 6 feet tall in an upright, pyramid form. Benefits greatly from a 1" layer of mulch. Green Mountain Boxwood is probably better suited for hedges that require slightly more height than width, and in situations where attaining height is a higher priority. The foliage retains its excellent dark green color throughout the winter. Dense, rounded form if left unsheared. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. Clips well, Evergreen. Green Mountain Boxwood has green foliage. Roots appreciate a good organic (e.g., bark or compost) mulch (1-2”). 4 Reviews Add Your Review. This is the ideal Boxwood for formal hedges or topiary. Leaves are glossy, elliptic to oval, and deep green year round. Green Mountain Boxwood has green foliage. Green Mountain Boxwood is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a more or less rounded form. Smooth-margined, narrow-elliptic leaves (to 3/4" long) are glossy dark green. Leaves are glossy, elliptic to oval, and deep green year round. The small round leaves remain green throughout the winter. Green Mountain Boxwood (Buxus), Live Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub Grown in a 2.50 Qt. Volume discounts may apply-check with your supplier. At present our information about this plant is limited to a list of the nurseries that supply it. Comments: This is another of the cold-hardy boxwood from Sheridan Nursery in Canada. Noteworthy CharacteristicsOpposite, glossy rounded to lance-shaped leathery leaves. Buxus 'Green Mountain' A moderate growing evergreen shrub Needs partial to full sun Has average watering needs Grows to about 5 feet tall Landscape use: … Vigorous growing boxwood when young. Add to Any Collection My Collection. Listed in the RHS Plant Finder. Buxus sempervirens 'Green Mountain' BUKS-us sem-per-VEER-enz. A rich green, upright variety with a subtle pyramidal form. Carefully remove heavy snow accumulations as quickly as practicable to minimize stem/branch damage. $ 49.99. Green Mountain Boxwood Buxus x ‘Green Mountain’ Description & Overview. Plants grown in full shade will be less than desired, having decreased foliage. Buxus Green Mountain Boxwood SKU: n/a. The upright, natural cone shape makes it nice for topiary or accent use. This is a good variety for shaping into a topiary. Landscape Attributes. Knot gardens, partierres, and low borders.Green Mountain Boxwood is a naturally deer-resistant evergreen shrub that makes an excellent hedge for Knot Garden Buxus 'Green Mountain'' is a boxwood that can easily be shaped into a formal hedge or topiary. 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