Plant Name: Boxwood – Green Mountain
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Technical name: Buxus ‘Green Mountain’ (hybrid boxwood created by Sheridan)
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Plant Family / Type: Buxaceae / Evergreen
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Preferred location: Full Sun / Partial Shade
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Mature height: 5’
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Mature Width: 3’
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Growth Rate / Habit: Slow to Moderate ( 6"-8" avg per yr ) / Upright Pyramidal
Grow very quickly when young. Slowly as it matures
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Flower / Foliage:
· New foliage growth slightly brighter Green
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Preferred soil:
· Average, slightly cool and moist - fertile. Well-drained soils. Mulching recommended
· Don't plant them anywhere they will get dripped on or stays wet
· Prevent mildew, leaf spot and pests - Give it adequate spacing, not spraying water directly on the leaves and mulching the ground around the plant's roots.
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Pruning and Maintenance:
· Time – late Spring rejuvenate an older plant. Summer to shape hedges and edging plants
· By shearing for the first few years after planting, your boxwood will develop more branching and thickness. Once they have reached the desired density, shearing can be done only to maintain the form you want
· Older boxwoods may need some of the older branches pruned so light can reach the new inner growth
· All boxwoods (even formal, sheared hedges) need their canopy thinned to allow light and air to penetrate, helping to minimize disease. Reach in and cut several branches back 6-8 inches
· Don't plant too many things close to the boxwood shrubs. They have shallow roots
· Boxwood is versatile and can withstand a lot of clipping, which is why it's ideal for hedges and topiary
· Clipping individual stems to maintain the desired size results in a more natural look. Shearing lets you create more formal geometric shapes
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Fertilize
· Fertilize with an all purpose fertilizer in Spring before you see any new growth
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