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Buxus microphylla

var. koreana 'Eseles'


Wedding Ring™ Boxwood




Origin:  A Proven Winners® Colour Choice® variety. Introduced by Buxus breeder Gary Katerberg, who also introduced Buxus sempervirens 'Katerberg'.
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Rich green leaves with a lime coloured margin that matures to gold as summer progresses holding colour through summer and winter.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Buxaceae
Genus
Buxus
Species
microphylla
Cultivar
'Eseles'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
Variety
koreana
Tradmarked Name
Wedding Ring™
Patent Number
USPP 22,328, cbr#4595
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4 - 6a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-29 - (-23)
Temperature (°F)
-20 - (-10)
Height
1 m
Spread
60 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
April
Landscape
Perfect for borders or a low hedge, an accent plant or in a container.
Cultivation
Grow in full sun or partial shade and preferring a moist, well-drained soil.
Shape
A miniature, compact mound.
Growth
Slow
Pests
Purported to be boxwood blight resistant.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Leaves are glossy green with a lime green margin that matures to gold. The colour holds through summer and winter.
Flower Description
Small, green, insignificant flowers.
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