{"product_id":"green-velvet-boxwood","title":"Green Velvet Boxwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most versatile evergreen shrub in the garden — dense, compact, and perfectly suited for formal hedges, topiaries, or low borders that stay tidy year-round.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen Velvet Boxwood (Buxus 'Green Velvet') is a hybrid boxwood prized for its naturally rounded, compact habit and rich, dark green foliage that holds its color through winter without bronzing. It grows slowly and evenly to about 3–4 feet tall and wide, making it one of the most manageable boxwoods for formal hedges, foundation plantings, knot gardens, and container topiaries. It's more cold-hardy and disease-resistant than many older boxwood varieties, and it takes shearing beautifully into any shape you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat I love about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen Velvet is the boxwood that actually delivers on the promise of low-maintenance formal structure. The naturally rounded habit means it looks tidy even without shearing, and when you do shear it, it holds its shape cleanly for months. The dark green color stays rich through winter — no bronzing, no fading — which is a significant advantage over older varieties. It's the backbone plant of formal gardens, the anchor of a foundation planting, and the perfect container topiary for a front entry. Plant it where you want permanent, polished structure and let it do its thing for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade — best density in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply until established; moderate water needs once mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to -20°F (Zone 5); more cold-hardy than many boxwoods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪴 \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy — low-maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐾 \u003cstrong\u003ePet Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic to cats, dogs, and horses if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear in late spring and again in late summer for formal shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 ft tall and wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich dark green; holds color through winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally rounded; takes formal shearing well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":50051110535416,"sku":"EVE-BOX-VEL-NA-1G","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":50051110568184,"sku":"EVE-BOX-VEL-NA-3G","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/0969\/0104\/files\/shutterstock_2667031971.jpg?v=1784839954","url":"https:\/\/cheekygarden.com\/products\/green-velvet-boxwood","provider":"Cheeky Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}