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
Not Available
Types
No known varieties available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Anthropogenic, Sandy areas, shrublands, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 6
Habit
Mat-forming
Compact, rounded
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
Leaf Shape
Round
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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 every year, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blight, Leaf spot, Leafminer, Mites, Psyllids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bonsai, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
BUXUS 'Green Gem'
Common Name
Bearberry
Green gem boxwood
In Hindi
Bearberry
Green gem boxwood
In German
Bärentraube
Grünes Juwel boxwood
In French
bearberry
Vert joyau buis
In Spanish
gayuba
Boj gema verde
In Greek
κουμαριά
Πράσινο πυξάρι στολίδι
In Portuguese
bearberry
Buxo gema verde
In Polish
mącznicy lekarskiej
Zielona perełka bukszpan
In Latin
bearberry
Viridi gemma praetoriola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
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 Green Gem Boxwood
Season and care of Bearberry and Green Gem Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Bearberry and Green Gem Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Green Gem Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearberry is Loam, Sand and for Green Gem Boxwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearberry is Acidic and for Green Gem Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Bearberry and Green Gem Boxwood Physical Information
Bearberry and Green Gem Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Green Gem Boxwood height is 100.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bearberry and Green Gem Boxwood are as follows:
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Green Gem Boxwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Green Gem Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bearberry and Green Gem Boxwood
Care of Bearberry and Green Gem Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning and Green Gem Boxwood pruning is done Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Bearberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Green Gem Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.