
Light Needs

Mature Height

Mature Spread

Growing Zones
Attaining a height and spread of just 1-3 feet, Wedding Ring® boxwood makes a great specimen in the garden, either in the border or in a pot. It puts a new spin on traditional boxwood edging with its two-toned foliage when planted as a low hedge. The addition of this plant alone will set your garden apart!
Wedding Ring Boxwood Care
You might think this boxwood would require more care than others, but it’s not the case. Wedding Ring® boxwood is just as cold hardy, vigorous, and fuss-free as other boxwoods that are hardy down to USDA Hardiness Zone 5. Site it in full sun to partial shade (but not deep shade) in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. Mulch with a couple inches of shredded bark and keep well-watered the first season. You will need to pay closer attention to watering if you are growing it in a pot as it can dry out faster.
A light sprinkling of granular fertilizer for evergreens in the spring is a good idea. Pruning Wedding Ring Boxwood is not necessary, as this is a very compact plant. You may trim or cut back to shape the plant in the summer though. Cut off dead or sick branches and leaves anytime throughout the year to help the plant look better.
Wedding Ring Boxwood Spacing
With its compact stature and unique, stunning foliage, this boxwood is particularly suited to growing in containers. Plant it in a pot that is at least 14 inches across in good-quality potting soil. Planted in the garden as a hedge or mass, space the plants 12-18 inches apart on center. Allow a little more space if you are planting Wedding Ring® boxwood as a specimen in the border—approximately 18-24 inches from any adjacent plant.
Wedding Ring Boxwood Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
Flower Color(s): n/a |
Bloom Period: Grown for Foliage |
Foliage Color(s): Variegated Green |
Light Exposure: Full Shade to Full Sun |
Height: 1 - 3 Feet Tall |
Spread: 1 - 3 Feet Feet Wide |
Habit: Rounded Compact |
Watering: Medium |
Features: Deer Resistant, Interest Year-Round |
Scientific Name: Buxus microphylla var. koreana 'Eseles' |
Common Name: Wedding Ring Boxwood |
Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice |
- SKU:
- BUXWR
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.