



Flowering Shrubs · Shrubs
Green Mountain Boxwood
Buxus 'Green Mountain'
Green Mountain Boxwood is a compact upright evergreen shrub with fine bright green leaves that may bronze in winter. Small clusters of green-cram flowers bloom in spring. Prefers part shade and well-drained soils, as it is p rone to burning if planted in full sun . Drought tolerant once established. Green Mountain’s naturally cone-shaped habit makes it an excellent choice for topiary forms. Type: Shrub Height: 3’ - 5’ Spread: 2’ - 3’ Spacing: 2’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9 Culture: Full Sun , Part Sun Bloom Color: Yellow Season of Interest: Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Some susceptibility to blight and leaf spots. Root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils. The main pests are leaf miners, psyllids and mites. New growth is susceptible to winter damage. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders , Woodland Gardens , Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea , Spirea , St. Jonhswort IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Buxus Green Mountain 1zz , CC BY-SA 4.0 , (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Buxus Green Mountain 1zz , CC BY-SA 4.0 , (3) Photo by cultivar413 , Chicago Botanic Gdn, English Gdn, daisy garden 180723 508 , (4) Photoset by F. D. Richards , Buxus x 'Green Mountain', 2018 , (2) Buxus x 'Green Mountain', 2015 *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
Plant profile
Easy plant guide
The essentials for choosing the right spot and knowing what to expect.
Where it grows best
Light
Full sun to part shade
Water
Moderate water
What to expect
Mature size
3–5 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide
Blooms
Spring
Winter hardiness
Zones 5–9
Good to know
Perfect for
Seasonal interest
How this plant changes through the year.
Spring
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