Green Mountain Boxwood

Botanical Name: Buxus × ‘Green Mountain’

Common Name: Green Mountain Boxwood

Mature Height and Width:
4–6' tall × 2–3' wide

Growth Habit: Upright, narrowly pyramidal to columnar evergreen shrub with dense, fine branching. Naturally maintains a vertical form with slight taper from base to apex. Moderate growth rate.

Foliage Description: Small, oval leaves; medium to dark green with slight natural gloss. Fine texture with dense interior branching. Holds green color well through winter with minimal bronzing compared to other boxwoods.

Flower Description: Small, pale yellow-green flowers; lightly fragrant but not showy.

Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring

Fall Color: Evergreen; retains green coloration into winter.

Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best performance with some winter protection from drying winds.

Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–8

Notable Landscape Uses:
Formal vertical accent; entry framing; structured hedge; foundation planting; parterre gardens; container topiary forms; narrow rhythm planting.

Deer Resistance: Moderate-High
Boxwoods may rarely be browsed in high-pressure areas, particularly during winter.