Buxus 'Green Velvet'

boxwood or box

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.