Buxus x 'Chicagoland Green'® is a versatile evergreen shrub ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, or formal gardens. With its dense, compact growth and lush green foliage that maintains its vibrant color year-round, this boxwood is well-suited to withstand cold winters and hot summers. Its rounded form offers a polished, elegant presence in the landscape. Known for its resistance to boxwood blight and pest tolerance, it combines low maintenance with reliable performance.
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Water need: Moderate
- Growth rate: Slow to moderate
- Mature size (HxW): 3–4’ x 3–4’
- Habit: Rounded, compact
- Bloom/interest: Evergreen foliage, no significant flowers
- Hardiness zone: 5–8
- Soil tolerance: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
- Drought/heat tolerance: Moderate
