Better Varieties:
`Compacta', Kingsville Dwarf boxwood, makes a fine groundcover when mowed 3 1/2 inches high every two years in early to mid spring. Height to 12 inches, spread to 4 feet.

`Japonica' has light green leaves up to 1-1/2 inches long. Height is to 6 feet.

`Koreana' is perhaps the hardiest littleleaf variety, growing into western New York and the Ohio Valley (zone 4). Height is to 2 feet tall.

Green Mountain

‘Green Mountain’ - Grown by Monrovia Nursery, the variety Green Mountain is a vigorous growing boxwood when young. It has dense upright form with bright green leaves that retain their color through winter. Natural cone-shaped form if left unsheared, excellent hedge. Evergreen. Full to partial sun. Moderate grower to 5 feet tall, 3 feet wide.