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Buxus 'Green Velvet'

Family Buxaceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Buxus 'Green Velvet' (boxwood) bears medium green and fragrant blossoms during mid-spring. This broadleaf evergreen is rounded in form and has dark lime foliage that is showy, glossy, fine textured and evergreen.
Typical Uses Border, container, edging, hedge and foundation.
Special Characteristics Buxus 'Green Velvet' tolerates pollution, and is noted for being naturally resistant to rabbits.