Green Beauty Boxwood
Best evergreen shrub for creating low-maintenance, heat-tolerant formal garden hedges.
The Green Beauty Boxwood is an exceptional evergreen shrub, ideal for creating small, formal hedges. It boasts dark green foliage that persists through summer heat and develops a bronze hue in cooler weather. This variety offers superior tolerance to heat, humidity, and drought compared to other boxwoods. It thrives with moderate growth, reaching 4 to 6 feet in height and spread, and is easily shaped through pruning. Water when the top three inches of soil are dry to maintain its health.
$25.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
61
/ 2656
#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-43%
Below average
Mature Height
46.
/ to ft
Who it's for
- Gardeners designing formal landscapes or intricate topiary shapes
- Homeowners wanting vibrant greenery during the winter months
- Busy landscapers needing low-maintenance, resilient urban plants
Who should skip it
- Sensitive individuals bothered by strong, musky plant odors
- Impatient gardeners seeking immediate privacy or full hedges
- Gardeners unwilling to monitor for fungal disease outbreaks
Performance breakdown
Climate Resilience
Superior heat and humidity tolerance outperforms most standard boxwood varieties.
Pruning Versatility
Ideal structure for creating precise, formal hedges and custom shapes.
Drought Tolerance
Maintains health with minimal water once established in the landscape.
Foliage Consistency
Deep green summer color transitions beautifully into a seasonal bronze tint.
Growth Predictability
Moderate pace allows for easy maintenance without constant, aggressive trimming.
Pest Vulnerability
Lack of deer resistance requires protective measures in rural garden settings.
Key Specs
Mature Height
4 to 6 ft.
Mature Spread
4 to 6 ft.
Growth Rate
Moderate
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Foliage Color
Dark green, Bronze
Sun Exposure
Full sun, Partial sun
Bloom Time
Inconspicuous
Drought Tolerance
True
Features
- Excellent for formal hedges and shaping
- Superior heat and humidity tolerance
- Retains dark green foliage in summer
- Develops bronze tint in cold weather
- Drought tolerant
- Evergreen foliage
- Moderate growth rate
- Suitable for full sun to partial sun
What customers say
Shoppers are delighted by the exceptional quality and vibrant health of the Green Beauty Boxwood. The consistent feedback highlights the plant's dense, deep green foliage, which arrives robust and ready for planting. Reliability is a major theme, with customers frequently praising the secure, thoughtful packaging that ensures successful transit. This confidence in the plant's immediate condition and long term survival makes it a highly valued addition to any landscape design.
Know before you buy
This shrub typically reaches a mature height and spread of 4 to 6 feet. Its moderate growth rate makes it a manageable choice for formal hedges or standalone features.
Yes, the Green Beauty Boxwood features deep, dark green leaves during the summer months. As temperatures drop in the winter, the foliage naturally develops a bronze tint.
This variety performs best in locations that receive full sun to partial sun. It is specifically bred for superior heat and humidity tolerance, making it a resilient option for warmer climates.
You should water the plant whenever the top three inches of soil feel dry to the touch. While it is drought-tolerant once established, consistent monitoring is key to maintaining its health.
Absolutely. The Green Beauty Boxwood is an excellent choice for formal hedges because it responds well to pruning and shaping, allowing you to maintain clean, structured lines.
This plant is not deer-resistant, so you may need to take precautions if you live in an area with high deer activity. Additionally, it is not salt-tolerant and should be planted away from coastal spray or heavily salted roads.
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