Buxus Green Mountain

Create a polished vertical accent with dense evergreen foliage and a naturally cone-shaped form. Green Mountain Boxwood grows upright while remaining compact, making it especially useful for formal hedges, topiary, entryways, and structured foundation plantings. Its fine bright green leaves provide year-round texture and may take on a bronze cast during colder weather.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
• Mature Height: 3'–5'
• Mature Width: 2'–3'
• Spacing: 2'
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established
• Growth Rate: Varies by cultivar

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Buxus 'Green Mountain'
• Common Name: Green Mountain Boxwood
• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Bloom Color: Yellow
• Season of Interest: Year-Round
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Habit: Compact and Upright
• Pollinator Friendly: Flowers may attract pollinators

Key Features

• Naturally cone-shaped form
• Fine bright green evergreen foliage
• Accepts pruning and shaping well
• Drought tolerant once established
• Provides year-round structure

Landscape Uses

• Formal hedges
• Topiary
• Foundation plantings
• Entryways
• Containers

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in well-drained soil and avoid locations where water remains after rainfall.
• Provide regular water during the first growing season.
• In hot southern climates, afternoon shade can help reduce foliage burn.
• Prune lightly after the spring growth flush if shaping is needed.
• Maintain airflow around the plant and remove damaged growth promptly.

Companion Plants

• Hydrangea Little Lime®
• Encore® Azalea Autumn Empress®
• Buxus Green Velvet
• Juniper Blue Pacific
• Liriope Big Blue

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.