{"product_id":"buxus-green-velvet-boxwood","title":"Buxus × 'Green Velvet' (Boxwood)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuxus 'Green Velvet' (Boxwood)\u003c\/strong\u003e, 'Green Velvet', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoxwood (Buxus) is the classic formal evergreen for hedges, topiary, and structural plantings. Slow-growing, dense, with small glossy leaves that take pruning beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. PNW WATCHPOINT: Boxwood blight (Calonectria pseudonaviculata) is a serious disease , choose resistant cultivars when possible, and avoid overhead watering. Watch for boxwood psyllid and leafminer. Provide good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider \u003cstrong\u003eMahonia aquifolium\u003c\/strong\u003e (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), \u003cstrong\u003ePhiladelphus lewisii\u003c\/strong\u003e (Mock Orange), or \u003cstrong\u003eHolodiscus discolor\u003c\/strong\u003e (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1-gallon \/ Izzy's Nursery","offer_id":44007538589784,"sku":"173041483","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-gallon \/ Izzy's Nursery","offer_id":44007538622552,"sku":"173041483","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5-gallon \/ Izzy's Nursery","offer_id":44007538655320,"sku":"173041483","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/dragonflyfarmlanglois.com\/products\/buxus-green-velvet-boxwood","provider":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}