Calgary Boxwood

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Compact, Oval Evergreen Calgary Boxwood

  • Easy-Care Evergreen Accent Shrub
  • Upright Oval Growth Habit Becomes Rounded With Age
  • Bring Structure to Your Landscape
  • Fine-Textured, Formal Look
  • Excellent Dark Green Foliage
  • Leaves Held Densely on the Branches
  • Tiny White Spring Flowers Attract Butterflies
  • Beautiful in Exterior Containers
  • Versatile
  • Extremely Cold Hardy
  • Rabbits and Deer Tend to Leave Them Alone

Construction of a tall building starts with the foundation, scaffolding and framing. These same principles hold true in great landscape design.

No matter how large or small, evergreen structure plants act as the framework of your design. Nature Hills makes it easy, as we offer so many different evergreen plants to choose from.

One of the best compact forms of Boxwood shrub is Calgary Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Calgary'). Small, oval leaves are held densely along the upright branches from top to bottom.

Enhance the experience with the poise and subtle charm of Boxwood. This small shrub easily lends a formal air to your space.

Calgary can be grown in large outdoor containers as a sophisticated decoration, or in the ground as a hard-working landscape shrub. They'll easily manage freezing cold temperatures, along with high heat and humidity.

These are naturally dwarfed shrubs that will remain small, only growing to the full size and spread listed on the Plant Highlights. They can be easily sheared into tight, upright ovals.

You might choose to wait to prune them until after the small, white flowers are faded in the springtime. Butterflies and honey bees love the nectar, and you'll help support their critical pollination efforts.

People across the country are also starting to use Boxwood as soft, natural plants without shearing. Try the "full and fluffy" look one year, and see how many compliments you get.

Rely on broad-leaved evergreen Calgary Boxwood to create year-long structure in your sunny areas. You'll love the easy formality that works beautifully in many garden styles.

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How to Use Calgary Boxwood in the Landscape

Repeat the use of Calgary Boxwood shrubs as a border backdrop for flowering perennials and Roses.The bright colors will stand out in bold relief against the steadfast dark green foliage.

Use them in a series of large exterior containers to effortlessly amp up the style of your patio. Try a pair of containers flanking either side of your front door.

You'll never grow tired of these pretty "Thrillers". Each year, add annuals around the base of your container-grown Boxwood to vary the look from season to season.

Try your hand at the ancient art of topiary. Sculpt specimen plants into decorative shapes, from fanciful to formal.

For a wonderfully high-end look, fill garden beds with a series of Boxwood in a geometric planting pattern. Or, create a low hedge to define your space.

Plant them 20 inches apart on center, measuring from the center of one to the center of the next. The plants will grow together and create a solid screen.

These are classic foundation shrubs that show off your home's architecture with ease. Clip and shear them into a formal hedge after flowering. Many people are choosing to allow them to grow into a soft, fluffy, natural shape.

ProPlantTips for Care

Calgary Boxwood performs best in full sun or partial shade with at least four hours of direct sunlight. Provide well-drained soil, or improve drainage with a raised planting bed or container.

Apply a thick, three-inch layer of mulch over the root system to keep it nice and cool. You'll want to ensure the mulch isn't touching the main stems. Pull it back by several inches to maintain good air circulation.

Apply a moderate amount of water on a regular basis to supplement rainfall. Ensure that your plants receive adequate water in late fall. Moisture in their leaves will protect your evergreens against drying winter winds.

In early spring, apply an organic, slow-release fertilizer according to the label directions. Prune to shape after flowering in early summer.

There is nothing as handsome as a lush Calgary Boxwood. These compact green ovals can become the mainstay of your landscaping. Order from the expert growers at Nature Hills today!

Buying Options for Plants

Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.

Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!

Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.

  • Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
  • Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.

Nature Hills Container Size by Volume

Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.

Young Plants to 18 Months
Size Volume
2"x2"x3" Ranges from .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume
4.5" Container Equal to .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume
Sprinter Pot Equal to .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume
4" Container Ranges from .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume
6" Container Equal to 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume
1 Quart Equal to 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume
5.5" Container Equal to 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x5" Ranges from .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x6" Ranges from 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x9" Ranges from 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x10" Ranges from 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume
Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old
Size Volume
2 Quart Equal to 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume
#1 Container Ranges from 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume
5"x5"x12" Equal to 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume
Plants 2 - 4 Years Old
Size Volume
#2 Container Ranges from 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume
#3 Container Ranges from 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume
Plants 3 - 5 Years Old
Size Volume
#5 Container Ranges from 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume
#6 Container Ranges from 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume
#7 Container Ranges from 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume

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To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.

Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.

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Shipping Rates

At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.

From To S&H
0 - 19.99 24.99
20 - 49.99 29.99
50 - 69.99 34.99
70 - 99.99 39.99
100 - 129.99 44.99
130 - 149.99 48.99
150 - 150+ Approx 28%

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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS

Calgary Boxwood Is Suited to Grow in Zones 3-9
Growing Zones 3-9
More Information
Brand Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name Buxus sempervirens 'Calgary'
Type Evergreen
Mature Height 2 - 3 feet
Mature Spread 2 - 3 feet
Sun Exposure Full Sun, Partial Shade
Soil Well Drained
Moisture Medium
Growth Rate Medium
Flower Color White
Foliage Color Green
Fall Color Evergreen
Pollinator Friendly Yes
Pruning Time After Flowering
Fragrant No