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Buxus x 'Glencoe' - Chicagoland Boxwood is a chosen boxwood cultivar for its outstanding cold hardiness and resilience to hold its glossy green foliage well in winter. As most boxwoods foliage tend to become a bronze shade due to cold temperatures, this one of the most popular to hold its color. This evergreen grows uniform and close to the ground but responds well to pruning. Blooms small insignificant creamy-green flowers in late spring.
Full sun to partial sun.
Drought tolerant once established.Â
This Chicagoland Boxwood comes potted in 2.5” pots as a 3pack
Size: Mature size can reach 2' - 3' x 3' - 4'
Light: Full to partial sun
Hardiness zone: 4 - 9
Characteristics: Grows in a dense, compact, rounded shape. Can be pruned all year round but avoid pruning in late fall. Provide about an inch of insulation for change in temperatures and moisture control. Low maintenance, except pruning which is optional. Protect from intense sun and harsh winds in winter.
Growth Rate: Slow
Soil, Water, Fertilize: Moist, loamy, cool, rich, well-draining pH 6.5 -7.0. Tolerant to cold and drought once established. Deer, rabbit and disease resistant. Though unnecessary, fertilize in the second growth year in early spring with a slow-release fertilizer.
*Plants ship dormant in winter months.
*Pictures shown are of mature plants and not what you will receive.
Allow 2'- 3' for growth space
Can be planted in a container.
Benefits from regular shaping/trimming.
Perfect for demonstrating your mark in your own garden.
Hardiness zone for this plant: 4 - 9
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Boxwood 'Chicagoland'
Boxwood's are without a doubt the most functional and versatile plant one can add to their garden or landscape. Their attractive foliage, compact form, tolerance to different sun exposures as well as soil types make them a favorite for the beginner or experienced gardener alike. With so many varieties to choose from, along with their versatility and beauty, there's bound to be a boxwood fit for every garden.
