Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruits, Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Argentina, Chile
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
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Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
boxberry
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
boxberry
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
boxberry
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
boxberry
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
boxberry
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
boxberry
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
boxberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Datureae
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Bael and Boxberry
Season and care of Bael and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bael and Boxberry Physical Information
Bael and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Boxberry are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bael and Boxberry
Care of Bael and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.