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Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Morris Dwarf'

Recommended Substitutes: 'Morris Midget', 'Grace Hendrick Phillips', 'Green Pillow'

Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Winter Gem'

A round-shaped cultivar that is relatively vigorous. New foliage is lime green and transitions into deep, glossy green. Responds very well to annual pruning. Good resistance to boxwood leafminer and boxwood blight. Deer resistant.

Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Wintergreen'

A vigorous, winter-hardy cultivar that is ideal when a large foundation plant is desired. Great for use in medium sized hedges. Very tolerant of pruning or shearing. Fills space quickly.

Buxus sempervirens

Classic, large-growing boxwood has stood the test of time. Extensively planted in Colonial American landscapes. Excellent winter foliage color. Cuttings are often used for holiday decorations.

In ideal environments, plant will grow for 75 to 150 years into a massive shrub.

Buxus sempervirens 'Dee Runk'

An excellent upright cultivar, grown for both its form and its ability to thrive in a variety of site conditions. Excellent choice for narrow hedges. Deer resistant.

Buxus sempervirens 'Elegantissima'

Recommended Substitutes: Golden Dream

Buxus sempervirens 'Fastigiata'

An outstanding upright cultivar. Foliage is rich green with a hint of blue. Excellent choice for narrow hedges, or accenting a door or corner. Deer resistant.

Buxus sempervirens 'Justin Brouwers'

Recommended Substitutes: 'Little Missy', 'Green Gem', 'Green Velvet', 'Green Mound'

Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'

Recommended Substitutes: 'Little Missy', 'Justin Brouwers', 'Green Beauty', 'Green Velvet', 'Green Mound', 'Green Gem'

Buxus sempervirens 'Vardar Valley'

Recommeded Sustitutes: 'Green Velvet', Chicagloand Green, 'Green Beauty'

Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Franklin's Gem'

Low spreading habit with lime green foliage in early spring that transitions to olive green in summer. Light annual pruning creates a stronger and denser plant. Excellent disease resistance. Deer resistant.

Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Nana'

Low spreading habit with lime green foliage in early spring that transitions to olive green in summer. Light annual pruning creates a stronger and denser plant. Excellent disease resistance. Deer resistant.

Buxus x 'Glencoe' (Chicagoland Green®)

Recommended Substitutes: 'Green Velvet', 'Buddy', 'Green Mound', 'Green Gem', 'Little Missy'

Buxus x 'Green Gem'

'Green Gem' originated from Sheridan Nurseries in Canada. It has a slow growth habit and is considered to be very winter hardy, down to Zone 4. Deer resistant.

Buxus x 'Green Mound'

A cold-hardy hybrid boxwood developed in Canada. Spherical in habit and a great substitute for English Boxwood when ultimate size of 2 to 3 ft is desired. Deer resistant.

Buxus x 'Green Mountain'

A cold-hardy hybrid boxwood known for its semi-upright, rounded conical shape. Responds well to pruning. Shown to reach 15 year size rather quickly then slow to nearly stop growing. Deer resistant.

Buxus x 'Green Velvet'

Cold-hardy hybrid boxwood with a somewhat rounded habit that is slightly wider than tall. Responds well to pruning. Beautiful light-green foliage in spring. Deer resistant.