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Green Beauty Boxwood

Name: Green Beauty Boxwood
Brand: Buxus
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Buxus microphylla 'Green Beauty'

$85.00

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Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

48 inches

Width

48 inches

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade

Zones

6, 7, 8, 9

Water

Moderate

Humidity

Moderate to high

Lifespan

Very long-lived

Native To

Japan (species)

Toxicity

Mildly toxic if ingested

The Story

Plant Bio

Buxus microphylla, or littleleaf boxwood, is a broadleaf evergreen shrub prized for its small leaves and dense growth habit. It is a classic choice for formal hedges and topiary. 'Green Beauty' is a Japanese boxwood cultivar noted for its rich, deep green foliage that holds its color well in winter. It has a naturally rounded, mounding habit and is more heat and humidity tolerant than many English boxwoods.

Bloom Period:

EarlyLate

Uses & Benefits:

Its fine texture, deep green color, and dense, mounding habit make it a superb choice for creating formal structure in the garden. It is perfect for low hedges, parterres, edging, and topiary.

Defines garden spaces and pathways with crisp, clean lines. As a foundation plant, it provides year-round greenery without obscuring windows. Its deer and rabbit resistance makes it a reliable choice.

The dense foliage provides excellent cover and protection for small birds and other wildlife, especially during winter months. Its small flowers offer an early nectar source for pollinators.

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Planting

How to Grow

Select a site with well-drained soil and protection from harsh winter winds.
Amend soil with compost to improve drainage and fertility.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball.
Set the plant so the top of the root ball is slightly above soil level.
Backfill with amended soil and water thoroughly.
Apply a 2-inch layer of mulch, keeping it away from the stem.

Pro Tip

Provide good air circulation and mulch to keep roots cool, which helps prevent boxwood blight.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Water deeply during dry spells, especially in the first few years.
Prune after the spring growth flush to maintain shape.
Test soil pH; boxwoods prefer neutral to slightly alkaline conditions.
Ensure good air circulation between plants.

Don't

Don't plant too deep; keep the root flare visible.
Avoid overhead watering, which can encourage fungal diseases.
Don't allow mulch to touch the stems, as this can cause rot.
Avoid planting in poorly drained, constantly wet soil.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Fertilize
Mulch
Pest Check
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Classic low formal hedgeElegant foundation plantingVersatile topiary specimen

Companion Plants

Hydrangea macrophylla Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans' Heuchera 'Palace Purple' Astilbe chinensis Begonia grandis

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Green Beauty Boxwood questions

What zones can Green Beauty Boxwood grow in?

Green Beauty Boxwood is hardy in USDA Zones 6–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Green Beauty Boxwood deer resistant?

Yes — Green Beauty Boxwood is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Green Beauty Boxwood bloom?

Green Beauty Boxwood typically blooms in late spring through late spring. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Green Beauty Boxwood need full sun?

Green Beauty Boxwood does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.