Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
hedge rows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Spiny Leaves
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Salt
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
Needs more water during establishment, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early to mid-summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Alterative, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, cathartic, Cholagogue, Detoxification, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, HIV/AIDS, Homeopathy, Immunity, Odontalgic, Sedative, Tonic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ILEX opaca
BUXUS 'Green Mountain' COPF
Common Name
Christmas Holly
Boxwood, Green Mountain Boxwood
In Hindi
American Holly
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
In German
American Holly
Buxus Green Mountain Baum
In French
American Holly
Buxus Green Tree Montagne
In Spanish
American Holly
Buxus árbol verde de la montaña
In Greek
American Holly
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
In Portuguese
American Holly
Buxus Árvore verde da montanha
In Polish
American Holly
Buxus Green Mountain Drzewo
In Latin
American Holly
Buxus Viridis ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Euphorbiales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Holly and Buxus Green Mountain
Season and care of American Holly and Buxus Green Mountain is important to know. While considering everything about American Holly and Buxus Green Mountain Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buxus Green Mountain season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Buxus Green Mountain is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Buxus Green Mountain is Acidic, Neutral.
American Holly and Buxus Green Mountain Physical Information
American Holly and Buxus Green Mountain physical information is very important for comparison. American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Buxus Green Mountain height is 152.40 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of American Holly and Buxus Green Mountain are as follows:
American Holly flower color: White
American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Buxus Green Mountain flower color: Light Yellow
- Buxus Green Mountain leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American Holly and Buxus Green Mountain
Care of American Holly and Buxus Green Mountain include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Buxus Green Mountain pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buxus Green Mountain needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.