Buxus, Boxwood 'Green Velvet'

Buxus

Genus
Buxus (BUK-sus)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Cream/Tan
Inconspicuous/none
Fruit Colors
N/A
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Textured
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Shrubs
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Grand Junction, Colorado

New Britain, Connecticut

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Kankakee, Illinois

Lisle, Illinois

Des Moines, Iowa

Kalona, Iowa

Urbandale, Iowa

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Novi, Michigan

Tecumseh, Michigan

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Pennsauken, New Jersey

Clinton Corners, New York

Perry, Ohio

El Reno, Oklahoma

Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

Schwenksville, Pennsylvania

Nashville, Tennessee

Farmington, Utah

Morgantown, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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R
Downingtown, PA | July 2015 | positive

One of the Sheridan Hybrids from the Sheridan Nursery in Ontario Canada where they crossed the Korean Boxwood x the Common Boxwood. One o...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Buxus 'Green Velvet' HARDY BOXWOOD EG (z6) (Fra,Bon)
Perfect for those who don't relish pruning their foundation planting, these ...Read More

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New Britain, CT (Zone 6b) | September 2006 | positive

I put three in to form a small evergreen hedge at the front of a bed. It is slow growing, won't get too tall and requires some water (It...Read More

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