Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Tropical rainforest, Woods
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Brown, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Bladder Infection, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Fever, Headache, High blood pressure, Used as a sedative
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making musical instruments
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TILIA americana
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
American Basswood
English boxwood
In Hindi
अमेरिकी Basswood
European boxwood
In German
amerikanischen Basswood
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
tilleul d'Amérique
Buis commun
In Spanish
tilo americano
boj común
In Greek
Αμερικανός Basswood
European boxwood
In Portuguese
Basswood americano
Buxo
In Polish
Amerykańska Lipa
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
American Basswood
European boxwood
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Tiliaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Tileae
Not Available
Subfamily
Tilioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of American Basswood and English Boxwood
Season and care of American Basswood and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about American Basswood and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Basswood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Basswood is Clay, Loam and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for American Basswood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
American Basswood and English Boxwood Physical Information
American Basswood and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. American Basswood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of American Basswood and English Boxwood are as follows:
American Basswood flower color: Light Yellow
American Basswood leaf color: Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of American Basswood and English Boxwood
Care of American Basswood and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Basswood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Basswood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.