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Buxus Green Velvet Boxwood
One of the most popular Boxwoods, Green Velvet features velvety, deep green evergreen foliage. It can easily be pruned into many shapes, but naturally grows into an almost perfectly rounded 3-4′ tall and wide ball. Excellent for a low formal hedge, used as foundation plantings around the home, planted in containers, or dotted in a garden.
Awarded the prestigious Plant of Merit award by the Missouri Botanical Garden for its exceptional qualities and ability to thrive in St. Louis.
Boxwood are versatile shrubs for the garden. Tolerant of a wide range of light conditions and their easy-going nature make Boxwood idea for many different uses. Plant Boxwoods in sun to shade. Be sure to amend the soil with compost and plant with a starter fertilizer like Bio Tone Starter Plus. Tolerant of many different soil except consistently wet.
3 gallon pot. 12 – 16″ tall.
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