Evergreen Shrub – Chicagoland Green Boxwood

Chicagoland green boxwood 

Botanical name: buxus x ‘glencoe’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: reaches 3-4 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 4-9

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: grows 2-3 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune lightly to maintain desired shape and size in the late winter/early spring to encourage new spring growth 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: hedge, border, foundation planting, entry way, container plant, background foliage

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: slow growing, low-maintenance, oval growth pattern, deer resistant, rabbit resistant 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release tree and shrub fertilizer once a year in the early spring prior to pruning 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: clay or loam 

Companion plants: hydrangeas, japanese maple, ornamental grasses, hostas 

Toxicity level: extremely toxic for pets if ingested, mildly toxic for humans if ingested 

Invasive species: no