Boxwood plant named ‘Thomas Jefferson’

Abstract

A new and distinct ornamental Boxwood plant is provided which originated as a chance seedling of unknown parentage. The plant displays a pronounced substantially uniform upright growth habit in the absence of pruning. Throughout the year, rich deep green leaves having a glossy upper surface are exhibited in the substantial absence of winter bronzing. The branches are of superior strength and commonly will resist snow and ice damage during winter months. Good resistance to disease and pests also is displayed. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape. For instance, it can be grown as a specimen or accent plant, as a tall hedge, or when present in a container in a patio setting, etc.

The invention claimed is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct Boxwood plant having the following combination of characteristics:
 (a) displays a pronounced upright growth habit, 
 (b) displays throughout the year attractive deep green leaves having a glossy upper surface in the substantial absence of winter bronzing, 
 (c) forms branches of superior strength that commonly will resist snow and ice damage during winter months, 
 (d) displays good resistance to disease and insects, and 
 (e) is particularly well suited for providing distinctive ornamentation in the landscape; 
 
       substantially as illustrated and described.