Green Mountain Boxwood (Buxus 'Green Mountain')

Green Mountain Boxwood (Buxus 'Green Mountain') is a compact, upright evergreen shrub with fine, bright green leaves that may bronze in winter. Its naturally cone-shaped habit suits topiary forms and structured garden plantings. Small flower clusters appear in spring.

Grow in well-drained soil. Part shade helps protect foliage from scorching in hot sun.

Growing details

• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Mature height: 3–5 feet
• Mature spread: 2–3 feet
• Spacing: Approximately 2 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9
• Light: Full sun to part sun; part shade preferred where hot sun causes scorch
• Soil: Well-drained
• Bloom season: Spring
• Foliage: Fine, bright green leaves; may bronze in winter
• Habit: Upright and naturally cone-shaped

Care and garden use

Monitor for blight and leaf spots. Poor drainage can lead to root rot. Watch for leaf miners, psyllids, and mites. New growth is susceptible to winter damage.

Use as an accent or in grouped plantings, borders, woodland gardens, foundation plantings, hedges, topiary, or suitably sized containers. Pair with azalea, spirea, or St. John's wort where growing conditions suit each plant.

Image credits: David J. Stang, Buxus Green Mountain 1zz (credited for two images), CC BY-SA 4.0; cultivar413, Chicago Botanic Gdn, English Gdn, daisy garden 180723 508; F. D. Richards, Buxus x 'Green Mountain', 2018 and Buxus x 'Green Mountain', 2015. Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.