Buxus x Green Velvet is a compact evergreen boxwood hybrid valued for its dense, rounded habit, cold tolerance, and dependable year-round structure. It typically forms a low, mounded shape and is well suited for smaller hedges, borders, and foundation plantings where a softer, formal look is desired.

Small, glossy green leaves create a tight, uniform appearance and generally hold their color well through winter. Green Velvet was selected for improved winter performance compared to older boxwood types, with reduced bronzing in cold climates. Its naturally compact growth allows it to maintain a neat shape with minimal pruning.

Well-suited for home landscapes, Green Velvet Boxwood grows best in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. Its manageable size and consistent form make it a reliable option for gardeners looking to add evergreen structure without overwhelming smaller spaces.

Why choose Green Velvet Boxwood

Compact form: Naturally rounded habit works well in tight spaces

Cold tolerant: Selected for improved winter color and performance

Evergreen structure: Dense foliage provides year-round form

Cultivating tips

Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade

Soil needs: Prefers well-drained soils; avoid poorly drained sites

Maintenance: Low—light pruning as needed to maintain shape

Designs for your garden

Low hedges and borders: Creates clean edges at a smaller scale

Foundation plantings: Adds evergreen form without excessive height

Formal landscapes: Suitable for traditional, structured designs

Ecological benefits

Year-round cover: Dense growth provides shelter for small wildlife

Low-input shrub: Maintains form with minimal pruning

Structural value: Adds permanence and definition to planted spaces

Looking for Native Alternatives?

Kalmia latifolia – Mountain Laurel: Mountain Laurel is a native broadleaf evergreen shrub with a naturally dense habit that provides year-round structure. It works well as a foundation or accent planting in partially shaded landscapes.

Ilex opaca – American Holly: American Holly is a native evergreen with glossy foliage and a strong, enduring presence in the landscape. It offers long-term structure and ecological value where evergreen form is desired.

Juniperus virginiana – Eastern Red Cedar: Eastern Red Cedar is a native evergreen with excellent adaptability and year-round screening value. Its durability and wildlife benefits make it a strong ecological alternative to boxwood.

Plant appearance may vary by season and growing conditions. All plants ship healthy with established root systems.