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HER2010B02

Boxwood

Denomination: 'HER2010B02'
Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla
Applicant/Holder: Herplant B.V.B.A.
Lilsedijk 80
Beerse
2340
Belgium
Breeder: Herplant B.V.B.A., Beerse, Belgium
Agent in Canada: BioFlora Inc.
38723 Fingal Line
R.R. #1
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 3S5
Canada
Tel: 519-317-7511
Application Date: 2020-07-16
Provisional Protection:: 2020-07-16
Application Number: 20-10291

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'HER2009B03'

Summary: The plants of 'HER2010B02' are narrow to medium width while those of 'HER2009B03' are medium to broad.

Description:

SHRUB: narrow to medium, medium degree of branching

YOUNG SHOOT: light green on sunny side, medium green on shadow side
MATURE SHOOT: medium green on sunny side

PETIOLE: short, medium green
LEAF BLADE: medium length, narrow to medium width, elliptic shape, rounded apex, wedge shaped base, curved margin
LEAF BLADE (UPPER SIDE): medium green (RHS 143A)
LEAF BLADE (LOWER SIDE): light green (RHS 144B)

Origin & Breeding History: 'HER2010B02' originated from an interspecific pollination between two proprietary varieties conducted in the spring of 2010. The resulting seedlings were harvested, and resulting seeds were sown in October 2010. In January 2015, 'HER2010B02' was selected as a single seedling based on its plant growth habit, foliage size, colour and glossiness, as well as disease resistance.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'HER2010B02' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 20181124, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office in Angers, France. The trial was conducted by the Bundessortenamt, in Hannover, Germany from 2019 to 2020.

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HER2010B02
Boxwood: 'HER2010B02'

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