UV Rated
Boxwood Dragon Mat UV Rated
Distinctive dragon leaf pattern boxwood mat with UV protection and optional fire rating for versatile installations.
- Distinctive elongated dragon leaf pattern
- UV-stabilized against sun fading
- Dense foliage coverage
- Lightweight yet durable construction
- 20 x 20 interlocking panels, 12 per case
- Optional NFPA 701 Method 2 documentation
- No trimming, watering, or fertilizing
The Dragon Mat carries a leaf unlike any other boxwood in the range — long, tapered fronds that ripple across the panel and throw real shadow. Up close the elongated foliage reads as texture; from across a courtyard it reads as depth. It is the panel to choose when a flat green wall needs to look sculpted rather than printed.
Each 20-by-20-inch panel covers 2.78 square feet and locks to its neighbors through interlocking edges, so a run builds up quickly with the grain flowing in one direction. UV-stabilized polyethylene holds the color through full sun, and the mat is light enough to hang on a fence, a frame, or a freestanding backdrop without heavy bracing.
Designers reach for it on feature walls, pool surrounds, and patio dividers — anywhere the eye lingers long enough to notice the leaf. The same distinctive shape that makes it a standout accent also makes it worth planning your seams around, so the flow stays continuous across a large expanse instead of breaking at every panel.
Start on a flat substrate or a welded frame and work in one direction so the dragon leaf lies consistently. Interlocking edges knit panels together; secure the backing with zip ties on a fence or wire grid, or staples and screws on plywood. Trim the grid with snips at corners and openings, and tuck cut edges under a neighbor to hide the seam.
For California projects, the Califauxscapes division (CSLB #955154) handles measurement and mounting; outside California the panels ship for your crew or contractor to install. Ask about the optional NFPA 701 Method 2 documentation before you order if the install faces a plan reviewer — the paperwork supports a submittal, but the authority having jurisdiction makes the final call.
- Dimensions
- 20" x 20" per panel
- Coverage
- 2.78 sq ft per panel
- Material
- UV-resistant polyethylene
- UV Rating
- UV Stabilized
- Quantity
- 12 panels per case
- Feature walls and accent pieces
- Outdoor privacy screens
- Garden and courtyard backdrops
- Pool area decoration
- Patio and deck enhancement
- Restaurant and event photo backdrops
- Commercial landscaping
Choose the Dragon Mat over the standard medium-green boxwood mat when you want the leaf to be the story. The medium-green mat gives you a tight, smooth, classic hedge face; the Dragon trades that uniformity for movement and shadow. If your project needs submittal paperwork, note that the separate fire-documented boxwood mat carries the NFPA 701 Method 2 documentation — the Dragon offers fire rating only as an option, so confirm it in the quote.
What makes the Dragon Mat different from regular boxwood?
Its leaf is long and tapered rather than tight and rounded, so the panel carries visible texture and shadow. That elongated shape gives feature walls real depth and dimension, which is why it works better as a standout accent than a plain background hedge.
How do the panels attach?
Each 20-by-20-inch panel locks to its neighbors through interlocking edges, then fastens to the surface with zip ties on a fence or wire grid, or staples and screws on plywood. Keep the leaf flowing one direction so the pattern stays continuous across the run.
How do I keep it looking good?
There's no trimming, watering, or fertilizing. Dust and pollen settle over time outdoors, so an occasional rinse with a hose keeps the leaf fresh. The UV-stabilized polyethylene is built to hold its green through repeated sun exposure.
Can the Dragon Mat come fire-rated?
Fire rating is optional on this product. If your project needs submittal paperwork, ask about NFPA 701 Method 2 documentation for the exact item, and note the authority having jurisdiction decides whether it's acceptable — the documentation supports the review, it doesn't guarantee approval.
Give the wall real leaf movement
Send your wall dimensions, photos, and location, and we'll size the Dragon Mat run and return a quote.
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