Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
hedge rows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Shade areas
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, 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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Alterative, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, cathartic, Cholagogue, Detoxification, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, HIV/AIDS, Homeopathy, Immunity, Odontalgic, Sedative, Tonic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Food for insects
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
BUXUS 'Green Mountain' COPF
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
Boxwood, Green Mountain Boxwood
In Hindi
Ardisia
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
In German
Ardisia
Buxus Green Mountain Baum
In French
Ardisia
Buxus Green Tree Montagne
In Spanish
Ardisia
Buxus árbol verde de la montaña
In Greek
Ardisia
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
In Portuguese
Ardisia
Buxus Árvore verde da montanha
In Polish
Ardisia
Buxus Green Mountain Drzewo
In Latin
Ardisia
Buxus Viridis ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Primulales
Euphorbiales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Ardisia and Buxus Green Mountain
Season and care of Ardisia and Buxus Green Mountain is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and Buxus Green Mountain Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buxus Green Mountain season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for Buxus Green Mountain is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Buxus Green Mountain is Acidic, Neutral.
Ardisia and Buxus Green Mountain Physical Information
Ardisia and Buxus Green Mountain physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Buxus Green Mountain height is 152.40 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Ardisia and Buxus Green Mountain are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Buxus Green Mountain flower color: Light Yellow
- Buxus Green Mountain leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ardisia and Buxus Green Mountain
Care of Ardisia and Buxus Green Mountain include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ardisia 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.