Florida Foliage Green Mountain Boxwood
Best hardy evergreen for creating structured garden borders and privacy hedges.
A reliable, evergreen staple for formal landscaping that offers a dense, compact structure perfect for privacy hedges. It provides consistent year-round color and is easily shaped, making it a low-maintenance choice for structured garden designs.
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Who it's for
- Homeowners seeking a structured landscape with low maintenance requirements
- Northern gardeners needing reliable evergreen color during freezing winter months
- Landscapers wanting to establish mature-looking borders in a shorter timeframe
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners unable to perform routine inspections for common plant pests
- Property owners with heavy clay soil or poor yard drainage
- Sensitive individuals planning to plant shrubs near windows or doors
Performance breakdown
Hedging Potential
Dense, compact growth makes creating clean, architectural lines effortless.
Maintenance Ease
Slow growth rate minimizes the frequency of necessary pruning sessions.
Climate Versatility
Thrives across a wide range of USDA zones from four through nine.
Pest Resistance
Natural deer resistance keeps your garden safe from common browsing wildlife.
Year-Round Appeal
Evergreen foliage ensures consistent color and structure throughout every season.
Planting Flexibility
Adaptable enough for both traditional ground beds and decorative container arrangements.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens ‘Green Mountain’
Mature Height
3-5 feet
Mature Spread
3 feet
USDA Hardiness Zones
4-9
Light Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Water Requirement
Moderate
Plant Type
Evergreen Shrub
Deer Resistant
Yes
Container Friendly
Yes
Quantity per Pack
10
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