There are other variegated boxwood but no others with the hardiness and gloss of 'Winter Gem'. This hardy, compact box comes from Gary Katerburg, the same breeder that brought us North Star™. This evergreen has rich, glossy green foliage with a lime margin that matures to gold as summer progresses. It holds it color in summer and winter.
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Bloom: Not available
Foliage: Shiny, dark green foliage with a lime green to yellow margin. Good winter color.
Size: 1-3 feet tall and wide
Exposure: Sun or shade
Why it's Better: The most hardy variegated boxwood yet.
Soil: Moist, well drained
Breeder: Selected by Gary Katerberg of Evergreen Nursery, Michigan
This new variety of variegated boxwood is a cold hardy, dense globe that requires little if any pruning to form a low, dense, thick hedge.
Use Wedding Ring™ Boxwood is a low-growing hedge, or even to create the borders of a formal herb garden. It's a beautiful evergreen that will provide four seasons of enjoyment in the landscape.
Read more: http://colorchoiceplants.com/wedding_ring.htm#ixzz142r2B2qk
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hortusthird 9 months ago