Buxus 'Green Velvet' (Box 'Green Velvet')

Cultivation

Plant in well-drained soil, ideally in partial shade. Avoid scorch from sun and strong winds. If using for topiary or hedging, plant young plants just below the nursery soil mark to encourage growth from the base.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Garden edging, Instant

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Rounded, Compact, Dense

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Ingestion may cause stomach upset. Contact may cause skin irritation.