‘Green Velvet’ boxwood Buxus sempervirens ‘Green Velvet’ Type:evergreen shrubsshrubs Hardiness:Zone 2 – 9 Mature Height:3-4ft Light:sun or shade Water:drought tolerantrequires regular watering Foliage:green Description The hardiness and compactness of the Korean boxwood combined with the velvety deep green foliage of the English boxwood, this cultivar adapts to a wide range of soil conditions and keeps its color year-round.