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Boxwood 'Green Velvet': Dense, Low Hedge with Rich Winter‑Green Foliage

Boxwood 'Green Velvet' (Buxus 'Green Velvet')

A full‑bodied boxwood well suited for dense, low hedges. Foliage retains its rich green color throughout winter. Vigorous, rounded form if left unsheared. Evergreen.

Growing Conditions

Full Sun to Partial Sun
Moderate Water
Height: 3–5 feet
Spread: 2–4 feet

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