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Gary Katerburg
Muskegon, MI, USA

WEDDING RING®

Boxwood

Buxus microphylla var. koreana

'Eseles'

PP#22,328; CBR#4595

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  • Hardiest variegated boxwood
  • Disease resistant
  • Deer resistant
Description

The hardiest variegated boxwood! Wedding Ring® boxwood boasts variegated foliage with fabulously rich color that lasts all year round. Lime green leaf margins mature to gold through the season.

USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun, Shade
Height
1 - 3'
Width
1 - 3'
Finish Time
2 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Early spring
Flower Color
Yellow
Foliage Color
Variegated

Soil

Boxwood prefers neutral to alkaline soil; well-drained soils are a must. Benefits greatly from a 1" layer of mulch. Avoid compacted sites.

Pruning

Boxwood does not typically require pruning as a matter of course, but if plants are being used for clipped hedging or topiary, do so in late spring or early summer, after the new growth has emerged. Avoid cutting into thick stems.

Uses

Hedges; borders; specimen; foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

Boxwood is one of the most shade tolerant and deer resistant shrubs. Minimize winter damage by providing late season irrigation if weather is dry, and installing a layer of mulch. This is especially recommended for plants spending winter in containers.

  • Grower Sheet: Wedding Ring® Buxus
  • Tag: Wedding Ring® Buxus
  • Benchcard: Wedding Ring® Buxus
  • Spec Sheet: Wedding Ring® Buxus

    • Features: Evergreen, Deer resistant, Winter interest, Foliage interest, Alkaline soil

    Filters: Botanical genus: Buxus, Common name: Boxwood, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Bloom time: Spring, Yellow flowers, Variegated foliage

    Features: Evergreen, Deer resistant, Winter interest, Foliage interest, Alkaline soil

    Filters: Botanical genus: Buxus, Common name: Boxwood, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Bloom time: Spring, Yellow flowers, Variegated foliage