Shrubs
Buxus x 'Green Mountain'
Green Mountain boxwood, pom-pom topiary
Green Mountain boxwood trained into rounded foliage pads creates a sculptural evergreen accent. This is a shaped form, not a separate dwarf variety. Continued trimming maintains the pom-pom outline; an untrimmed plant gradually returns toward its natural pyramidal habit.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade; morning sun preferred
- Mature size
- Maintained by pruning tall × Maintained by pruning wide
- Water
- Even moisture; well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 5–8
Sizes & prices
- B&B 60"Green Mountian Pom Pom BoxwoodCall for price
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Resistant; not browse-proof.
- Wet soil
- Avoid poorly drained or waterlogged ground.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Keep in mind: Not edible; keep clippings away from pets.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Evergreen.
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Trim new growth after the last spring frost to maintain the existing pads; retain leafy growth on each pad.
- Winter care
- Shelter from drying winds; mulch without piling mulch against stems.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Courtesy Missouri Botanical Garden PlantFinder · PlantFinder online-image royalty-free grant for free public websites; no print use
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.