Buxus is the most popular hedge shrub in the US – it's deep-green foliage and dense habit makes it perfect for the trimmest formal
hedges. Borders, fences, topiaries, or knot gardens can be grown to
architectural perfection with the right pruning and training, giving
your garden impressive structure and depth.
This week's Plant of the Week is an especially attractive boxwood,
Buxus 'Green Velvet'. As the name suggests, this variety of boxwood
boasts beautiful deep green foliage, while maintaining an easy to
prune, dense, compact habit. Green Velvet tolerates full sun, cold
winters, and severe pruning. This is the perfect tough little topiary
shrub.