Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada, Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
No known varieties available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
hedge rows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Pink
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
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
Bronze, Orange Red
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Alterative, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, cathartic, Cholagogue, Detoxification, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, HIV/AIDS, Homeopathy, Immunity, Odontalgic, Sedative, Tonic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
BUXUS 'Green Mountain' COPF
Common Name
Bearberry
Boxwood, Green Mountain Boxwood
In Hindi
Bearberry
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
In German
Bärentraube
Buxus Green Mountain Baum
In French
bearberry
Buxus Green Tree Montagne
In Spanish
gayuba
Buxus árbol verde de la montaña
In Greek
κουμαριά
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
In Portuguese
bearberry
Buxus Árvore verde da montanha
In Polish
mącznicy lekarskiej
Buxus Green Mountain Drzewo
In Latin
bearberry
Buxus Viridis ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Euphorbiales
Family
Ericaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Arctostaphylos
Buxus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bearberry and Buxus Green Mountain
Season and care of Bearberry and Buxus Green Mountain is important to know. While considering everything about Bearberry and Buxus Green Mountain Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buxus Green Mountain season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearberry is Loam, Sand and for Buxus Green Mountain is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearberry is Acidic and for Buxus Green Mountain is Acidic, Neutral.
Bearberry and Buxus Green Mountain Physical Information
Bearberry and Buxus Green Mountain physical information is very important for comparison. Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Buxus Green Mountain height is 152.40 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Bearberry and Buxus Green Mountain are as follows:
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Buxus Green Mountain flower color: Light Yellow
- Buxus Green Mountain leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bearberry and Buxus Green Mountain
Care of Bearberry and Buxus Green Mountain include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning 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 Bearberry 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.