{"product_id":"chicagoland-green-boxwood","title":"Chicagoland Green Boxwood","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Hardy Evergreen Boxwood Built for Minnesota Winters\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eChicagoland Green Boxwood (\u003cem\u003eBuxus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Glencoe') is the boxwood Northern gardeners have been waiting for, bred for cold tolerance and excellent resistance to winter burn. Its dense, rounded form holds rich green foliage through the seasons, giving structure and year-round color to beds that otherwise go bare in winter. Deer leave it alone, it shears beautifully into low hedges and globes, and it anchors foundation plantings in Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and Minnetonka with classic evergreen polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBuxus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Glencoe' (Chicagoland Green)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 ft tall and wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 4–9 (hardy across most of Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade; tolerates shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen; rich green, holds color in winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDense, rounded; takes shearing well\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, well-drained; dislikes soggy soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Chicagoland Green as a low formal or informal hedge, an edging along walks, clipped globes by an entry, or evergreen structure in mixed borders and foundation beds. Its tidy form and winter color make it a backbone plant for four-season gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall so roots establish before extreme heat or hard frost. A protected spot out of harsh winter wind reduces the risk of winter burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil surface, backfill, water thoroughly, and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the stems. Choose a site with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 2–3 times per week to establish the root system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly during dry spells. A deep watering in late fall before freeze-up helps prevent winter desiccation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drip line delivers steady moisture without wetting the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this boxwood hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 'Glencoe' was selected for cold hardiness and winter-burn resistance, making it one of the best boxwoods for Zone 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it stay green in winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's a broadleaf evergreen that holds green foliage year-round, though a sheltered site helps it look its best after a hard winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, boxwood is one of the most reliably deer-resistant shrubs available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I shear it into a hedge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. It responds well to shearing and holds a clean formal shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Chicagoland Green Boxwood with our other evergreens and deer-resistant shrubs for year-round structure and a polished foundation planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Chicagoland Green Boxwoods Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a continuous low formal hedge or walkway edging, space Chicagoland Green about 2–2.5 feet apart — its 3-foot mature spread closes the line into a solid clipped band:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRun Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlants Needed (2–2.5 ft spacing)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor entry accents, plant matched pairs flanking a door or single clipped globes every 6–8 feet along a foundation bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChicagoland Green Boxwood Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright new growth flushes light green over the older foliage; do the main shaping shear in late spring after the flush hardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dense, polished green mound that holds its clipped shape — light touch-up shearing keeps hedges and globes crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage stays rich green while the rest of the bed goes bare; give it a deep late-fall watering before freeze-up to head off winter desiccation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The payoff season — green structure above the snow all winter, with 'Glencoe' breeding keeping winter burn to a minimum in a site sheltered from harsh wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Shade-Tolerant   ✔ Evergreen   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/green-velvet-boxwood\"\u003eGreen Velvet Boxwood\u003c\/a\u003e — a slightly softer-textured boxwood for mixing forms within the same formal planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-splash-wintercreeper\"\u003eGold Splash Wintercreeper\u003c\/a\u003e — gold-variegated evergreen foliage to brighten the front of a green hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-star-juniper\"\u003eBlue Star Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — steel-blue evergreen contrast in the sunnier stretch of the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-shadow-fothergilla\"\u003eBlue Shadow Fothergilla\u003c\/a\u003e — blue summer foliage and fiery fall color rising behind the clipped green band.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Chicagoland Green Boxwood Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicagoland Green thrives in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained soil and a little shelter from brutal winter wind — ideal for foundation beds, entries, and formal edging where deer pressure would shred other evergreens. It's not a fit for soggy, poorly drained spots or wide-open sites blasted by northwest winter wind, where even this hardy boxwood can show winter burn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54306787655985,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54306787688753,"sku":null,"price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54306787721521,"sku":null,"price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#7 Gallon","offer_id":54306787754289,"sku":null,"price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#10 Gallon","offer_id":54306787787057,"sku":null,"price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/chicagoland-green-boxwood.jpg?v=1779567568","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/chicagoland-green-boxwood","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}