Wedding Ring® Boxwood
Buxus microphylla var. koreana 'Eseles' PP #22,328; CPBR #4595
SKU
07742
A hardy, compact Boxwood. Its rich glossy green foliage has a lime margin that matures to gold as summer progresses. It holds its color well in summer and winter. An excellent addition to formal gardens, or as a year-round accent plant.
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Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | BUK-sus my-kroh-FIL-uh kor-ee-AH-nuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 1 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Topiary, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Spirea (Spiraea); Weigela (Weigela); Lilac (Syringa); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Gayfeather (Liatris) |
Thrives in enriched, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soils. Mulch root zone to conserve moisture and to keep roots cool. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Prune as needed to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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