The continued preservation and subsequent use of this plant will benefit the the ornamental plant industry.
This new cultivar possesses naturally occurring qualities that distinguish it from related cultivars. The plant is pyramidal in form, with a central leader, with horizontal branching. This feature has naturally survived and retained form in all observed snow loads. The adult foliage color reflects parentage of BUXUS Sempervirens, with juvenile foliage having a noticeable blue matte opalescent on the top surface of the leaf. Comparision of adult and juvenile Leaf color and size are noticeably and measurably larger than the non-patented Buxus Sempervirens” Newport Blue”. The grow habit is broader at the base than BUXUS Dee Runk or Buxus pyramidalis (both plants non-patented) and is distinctly different in most other characteristics. These aforementioned characteristics are distinguishable from the patented variety BUXUS Katerberg. Foliage coloration and quality has been retained, while withstanding −2 (minus two degrees) Fahrenheit. Since the 1994 founding of this plant it has exhibited a natural resistance to pests commonly associated with the Species. Growth habits have remained constant. Rate of growth has been reliably 6-8 (six to eight) inches annually.
The combination of unique and meritorious features of this plant indicates it to be used as a specimen or hedge planting. The ornamental qualities of this newly discovered plant provide visual interest. This plant has expressed attractive traits exhibited as a course and rugged textural quality. Juvenile leaf growth possessing a blue opalesents persisting into the hardening off stage of development. The large evergreen leafs, in opposing sets, on widely spaced internodes arranged in a mildly alternating pattern of approximately 20 degrees from adjacent internodes. The strong annual growth rate allows for a multitude of applications. Superior performance in snow load conditions has been annually recognized. The plant has not been observed to poses any distinguishable fragrance. This new cultivar will be of beneficial use and possess traits with widespread benefits to the ornamental plant industry.
The accompanying color photographs show this new plant for the purpose of general and specific observations. Colors in the photographs may be different than the written description.
Photograph 1: Adult shown in spring. Photograph taken in observation citing in Colts Neck, N.J.
Photograph 2: The cut portion of annual growth shown on graph paper with ruler on edge of paper. Graph paper of ¼ inch scale. Ruler is of U.S. inch standards.
The subsequent description of the new plant is of a 1994 planting in Colts Neck, N.J. The details contained within have been repeatedly observed to have expressed these identifiable details. The colors referenced are standards set by The Royal Horticultural Society (R.H.S.) colour chart, unless otherwise noted.