Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Banana Tree
English boxwood
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
European boxwood
In German
Bananenbaum
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
Bananier
Buis commun
In Spanish
Banano
boj común
In Greek
μπανανιά
European boxwood
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Buxo
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
European boxwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Buxales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Tree and English Boxwood
Season and care of Banana Tree and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and English Boxwood season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Banana Tree and English Boxwood Physical Information
Banana Tree and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and English Boxwood are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Banana Tree and English Boxwood
Care of Banana Tree and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Banana Tree 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.