Broadleaf Evergreens: Buxus (Boxwood)

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Buxus x 'Green Mountain'

Green Mountain Boxwood has a natural pyramidal (cone) form and is a good alternative to Alberta spruce. A cold hardy boxwood hybrid (Sheridan Nurseries introduction - Buxus microphylla var. koreana x Buxus sempervirens). Great foundation planting, hedging, topiary.

Buxus x 'Green Mound'

Green Mound Boxwood is a cold hardy boxwood hybrid. A Sheridan Nurseries introduction (Buxus microphylla var. koreana x Buxus sempervirens) Will tolerate almost full shade. May bronze slightly in harsh winters. Great foundation planting, low hedging.

Buxus x 'Green Velvet'

Green Velvet Boxwood is a cold hardy boxwood hybrid introduced by Sheridan Nurseries (Buxus microphylla var. koreana x Buxus sempervirens). Good resistance against winter-bronzing (in harsh climates). Great foundation planting, edging and hedging.

Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Green Beauty'

Green Beauty Boxwood retains its dark green colour summer and winter; it is more heat and moisture tolerant than most boxwoods. Can be pruned; best after flowering (in summer). Great foundation planting, edging and small hedging

Buxus sempervirens

Common Boxwood is a dense, multi-branched evergreen with elliptical leaves. It takes very well to clipping and is ideal for hedging, edging and topiary. Can be pruned; best after blooming (summer). Foliage has a distinct "boxwood" fragrance (odour). Leaves bronze/brown in severe cold weather.