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Buxus microphylla 'Green Beauty', commonly known as Green Beauty Boxwood, is a dense, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy green foliage and natural resistance to heat and humidity. This versatile plant is perfect for hedges, borders, foundation plantings, and topiary shaping.
Description:
- Dimensions: Grows 3-5 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide.
- Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun to part sun.
- Water Requirements: Requires well-drained soil; water regularly until established, then drought-tolerant.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in Zones 6-9.
- Bloom Time: Inconspicuous pale green flowers in spring.
- Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and density.
How to Plant:
- Location: Ideal for hedges, borders, and container planting.
- Soil Preparation: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained soil; amend clay soil with compost or sand.
- Planting: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and plant at the same depth as the nursery container.
- Spacing: Space plants 2-3 feet apart for hedging, or wider for individual shrubs.
- Watering: Water deeply after planting; maintain consistent moisture, especially in the first year.
Fun Fact:
Unlike many boxwoods, ‘Green Beauty’ retains its vibrant green color even in winter, making it a great choice for year-round structure in the garden!