Gertens Green Mountain Boxwood
Best hardy evergreen for creating formal garden borders and structural hedges.
A reliable, dense evergreen that maintains a sharp pyramidal shape with minimal effort. It serves as an excellent structural element for formal hedges or container arrangements, offering year-round greenery that stands up well to urban environments.
$36.99
at
Gertens Garden Center
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Who it's for
- Homeowners seeking consistent garden color during the dormant season
- Busy gardeners wanting a polished look without constant upkeep
- Northern landscapers needing reliable plants for cold climates
Who should skip it
- Property owners looking for fast-growing screening solutions
- Gardeners in humid regions with limited air circulation
- Landscapers planting in highly exposed or windy open sites
Performance breakdown
Structural Versatility
Perfect for formal hedges, topiary, or structured garden accents.
Urban Resilience
Highly adaptable to city pollution and challenging environmental conditions.
Maintenance Demand
Requires consistent pruning to maintain that signature compact, pyramidal shape.
Year-Round Aesthetics
Reliable evergreen foliage provides consistent color through the winter months.
Growth Pace
Slow development requires patience to reach full mature size.
Pest Resistance
Deer tend to avoid this shrub, protecting your landscape investment.
Key Specs
Mature Height
5 feet
Mature Spread
4 feet
Growth Rate
Slow
Deer Resistant
Yes
Drought Tolerant
No
Fragrant
No
Attracts Pollinators
Yes
Edible
No
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Light Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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