(Boxwood, Chicagoland Green® Boxwood)

An exceptionally cold-hardy hybrid boxwood that does well in the Upper Midwest United States as well as in other regions with harsh climates, 'Glencoe' is a dense compact evergreen shrub that eventually forms a mound twice as broad as high. The small rounded paired leaves emerge soft green and deepen to dark glossy green. They may take on a burgundy tinge in winter. Bees visit the non-showy fragrant spring flowers.

This shrub prefers moist, well drained soil and some winter protection from wind...

(Harland's Boxwood)

Slow growing and tender, Harland's boxwood is a rounded, broadleaf evergreen shrub native to southern China. It attains a broad vase-shaped form when mature. In American nurseries there are many plants sold as Buxus harlandii , which are actually Japanese boxwood (Buxus microphylla var. japonica).

Harland’s boxwood is larger than most classic boxwoods. It has small somewhat elongated oval leaves that are rich green, glossy and notched at the apex. These densely cover...

(Boxwood, Littleleaf Boxwood)

Littleleaf boxwood is a dense, rounded broadleaf evergreen shrub known for its tolerance to pruning, making it great plant for hedges and topiary. It has small, oval, deep green foliage which turns yellow or brownish (bronze) in winter. The tiny fragrant flowers are often visited by bees.

Cultivated in Asia since the 1400s, littleleaf boxwood is no longer found in the wild and is today considered of a manmade garden origin. Very adapted to heat and humidity, it grows best in partial sun and well-drained...

(Franklin's Gem Boxwood, Littleleaf Boxwood)

Franklin's Gem littleleaf boxwood is a dwarf, rounded broadleaf evergreen shrub with glossy, green foliage turning olive green in the winter. Bees are attracted by its non-showy but fragrant spring flowers. It is a slow growing selection.

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, this shrub grows well in sun and shade. 'Franklin's Gem' will have finest growth in a moist, mulched soil with some shade from the hottest summer afternoon sun. Its dense, slow growing habit requires little to no pruning and...

(Boxwood, Golden Triumph Boxwood, Littleleaf Boxwood)

Golden Triumph boxwood is a slow growing, upright broadleaf evergreen shrub with glossy, yellow-edged, green foliage turning somewhat bronze in the winter. Bees are attracted by its non-showy fragrant spring flowers.

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, cultivar 'Golden Triumph' grows well in sun or shade. Mulch around its roots to conserve moisture and keep soil cool in summer. Its dense, slow growing habit requires little to no pruning and is best used in mixed borders, as a hedge or in a formal...

(John Baldwin Boxwood, Littleleaf Boxwood)

John Baldwin boxwood is a dense, upright yet rounded broadleaf evergreen shrub that can be easily pruned for use as a medium-sized hedge or topiary. The glossy foliage emerges soft green and matures to deep green with a bluish cast. It is not attractive to deer for grazing, but its tiny fragrant flowers are often visited by bees.

Very adapted to heat and humidity, 'John Baldwin' grows best in partial sun and well-drained soils and benefits from mulching to keep its roots cool and moist. With...

(Julia Jane Boxwood, Littleleaf Boxwood)

Julia Jane boxwood is an upright rounded broadleaf evergreen shrub useful as a low hedge, topiary or foundation plant. The glossy foliage emerges lime green, maturing to dark green and develops a bronzy cast in winter. It is not attractive to foraging deer but its tiny fragrant flowers are often visited by bees.

Very adapted to heat and humidity, littleleaf boxwood grows best in part sun and well-drained soils and benefits from mulching to keep its roots cool and moist.

(Littleleaf Boxwood)

Littleleaf boxwood is a dense, rounded broadleaf evergreen shrub known for its tolerance to pruning, making it great plant for hedges and topiary. It has small, oval, deep green foliage which turns yellow or brownish (bronze) in winter. The tiny fragrant flowers are often visited by bees.

Cultivated in Asia since the 1400s, littleleaf boxwood is no longer found in the wild and is today considered of a manmade garden origin. Very adapted to heat and humidity, it grows best in partial sun and well-drained...

(Golden Dream Littleleaf Boxwood, Littleleaf Boxwood)

Littleleaf boxwood is a dense, rounded broadleaf evergreen shrub known for its tolerance to pruning, making it great plant for hedges and topiary. It has small, oval, deep green foliage which turns yellow or brownish (bronze) in winter. The tiny fragrant flowers are often visited by bees.

Cultivated in Asia since the 1400s, littleleaf boxwood is no longer found in the wild and is today considered of a manmade garden origin. Very adapted to heat and humidity, it grows best in partial sun and well-drained...

(Littleleaf Boxwood, True Spreader Boxwood)

True Spreader boxwood is a dense broadleaf evergreen shrub slowly growing into a neat mound that requires little shaping. The glossy foliage emerges soft green and matures to deep green, holding its color all winter. It is not attractive to hungry deer but its tiny fragrant flowers are often visited by bees.

Very adapted to heat and humidity, 'True Spreader' grows best in partial sun and well-drained soils and benefits from mulching to keep its roots cool and moist. This boxwood cultivar is strongly...