Chicagoland Green® Boxwood

Name: Chicagoland Green® Boxwood
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 00301
Rating: 100 (1 reviews)

Buxus x 'Glencoe'

Pronunciation: BUK-sus

SKU #00301

USDA Zone

4-9

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OVERVIEW
Description	Chosen by the Chicago Botanic Garden for outstanding cold hardiness, this resilient boxwood holds its glossy green foliage well in winter. Resembling an English boxwood in appearance, it has a uniform oval habit making it a fantastic low hedge, either sculpted or informal. An excellent foundation plant or background for perennials. Evergreen.
Light	Full sun, Partial sun
Watering	Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms	Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Mature Size	Grows 2 to 3 in. per year, slowly reaching 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide.

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border, Container, Hedge, Suitable for Topiary
Flower Color	White
Foliage Color	Green
Companion Plants	Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Weigela (Weigela); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Gayfeather (Liatris)

CARE
Care	Thrives in enriched, well-drained, lightly acidic soils. Mulch root zone to conserve moisture and keep roots cool. Protect from drying winter winds to reduce tip dieback. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize in early spring. Prune as needed to shape.

HISTORY
Lore	Many boxwoods turn a dull bronze color in the winter. Some boxwood varieties that are prized for retaining their green color throughout most winters are Chicagoland Green® ('Glencoe'), 'Green Velvet', 'Green Mountain'.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9