Buxus × Green Mountain is an upright evergreen boxwood hybrid valued for its strong vertical habit, cold tolerance, and dependable performance in structured landscapes. It typically develops a narrowly pyramidal form and is commonly used where height and definition are needed without excessive width.

Small, dark green leaves form dense branching that provides year-round structure and responds well to pruning. Green Mountain was selected for improved winter hardiness and better resistance to winter burn compared to older boxwood types, making it a reliable choice in colder climates. Its naturally upright habit allows it to maintain a formal appearance with minimal shaping.

Well-suited for home landscapes, Green Mountain Boxwood grows best in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. Its moderate growth rate and strong structure make it a practical option for vertical accents, hedges, and formal garden designs that require lasting evergreen form.

Why choose Green Mountain Boxwood

Upright habit: Naturally pyramidal form adds height and definition

Cold tolerant: Selected for improved winter 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—prune lightly to maintain shape

Designs for your garden

Vertical accents: Adds height without excessive spread

Hedges and screens: Creates strong, upright evergreen structure

Formal landscapes: Ideal for structured and symmetrical designs

Ecological benefits

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

Low-input shrub: Performs well with minimal pruning once established

Structural value: Adds permanence and stability to the landscape

Looking for Native Alternatives?

Ilex opaca – American Holly: American Holly is a native evergreen tree with a strong upright form and glossy foliage that provides long-term vertical structure. It works well as a hedge, screen, or focal plant where height and evergreen presence are desired.

Thuja occidentalis Nigra – Dark American Arborvitae: Dark American Arborvitae is a native evergreen cultivar with a dense, upright form that works well for hedges and privacy screens. It provides reliable year-round structure and typically holds its green color well through winter..

Juniperus virginiana – Eastern Red Cedar: Eastern Red Cedar is a native evergreen with a naturally upright to pyramidal habit and excellent adaptability. It provides year-round screening and long-term structural value in a wide range of soils and conditions.

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