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CHICAGOLAND GREEN®

Boxwood

Buxus x

'Glencoe'

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two rounded Chicagoland Green Buxus with handsome green foliage in garden

Hardy
Shade tolerant
Deer resistant

Description: Boxwoods are some of the most deer-resistant and shade-tolerant shrubs, and with Chicagoland Green® boxwood, you can add fast-growing and cold hardy to that list of features. This shrub was selected at the Chicago Botanic Garden for its superior hardiness in the Windy City. As a result, it is popular in the Midwest and other cold areas. Chicagoland Green® Buxus x is semi-dwarf with a dense rounded habit. It's perfect for foundation plantings, a shrub border, or a low hedge, whether trimmed to be more formal or left to its natural shape.

USDA Zone: 4 - 9 (-30°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure: Full sun, Part sun, Shade
Height: 2 - 3'
Width: 2 - 3'
Finish Time: 1.5 seasons
Type: Evergreen
Bloom Time: Early spring
Flower Color: Yellow
Foliage Color: Green
Liner Sizes: 2 1/4", 4"

General Care

Soil

Boxwood prefers neutral to alkaline soil; well-drained soils are a must. Benefits greatly from a 1" layer of mulch. Avoid compacted sites.

Pruning

Boxwood does not typically require pruning as a matter of course, but if plants are being used for clipped hedging or topiary, do so in late spring or early summer, after the new growth has emerged. Avoid cutting into thick stems.

Uses

Hedges; borders; foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

Boxwood is one of the most shade tolerant and deer resistant shrubs. Minimize winter damage by providing late season irrigation if weather is dry, and installing a layer of mulch. This is especially recommended for plants spending winter in containers.