Woody > Buxus > Buxus microphylla > Buxus microphylla var. koreana 'Eseles'
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'.
Mike's
Opinion
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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 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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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