Green Mountain Boxwood for Raised Foundation Planting

Green Mountain Boxwood (Buxus 'Green Mountain') for raised foundation:

• Evergreen: Yes, all boxwoods are evergreen.
• Habit: Upright, pyramidal; 5 ft tall × 3 ft wide.
• Foliage: Retains year-round; bronze tint in severe winter.
• Site needs: Full sun to part shade; well-drained soil (critical in raised beds).
• Growth: Slow; low maintenance.
• Spacing: 2–3 ft for hedge; 3–4 ft for specimens.

Raised Bed Tips

• Ensure bed has drainage holes or gravel base.
• Use light, well-draining soil mix (1:1:1 topsoil:compost:pine bark).
• Water deeply but infrequently; raised beds dry faster.
• Mulch 2 in.; keep away from stems.

Excellent choice for formal foundation planting.