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
Buxus microphylla `Golden Triumph`
Buxus microphylla Herrenhausen'
Buxus microphylla `Henry Hohman
Buxus microphylla `John Baldwin`
Buxus microphylla var. japonica
Buxus microphylla var. japonica `Faulkner`
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Bronze, Orange Red
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Round
Elliptic
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Do not water frequently
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food
Not Available
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, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
BUXUS microphylla var japonica
Common Name
Bearberry
Japanese box
littleleaf box
In Hindi
Bearberry
Japanese Boxwood
In German
Bärentraube
Japanese Boxwood
In French
bearberry
Boxwood japonaise
In Spanish
gayuba
El boj japonés
In Greek
κουμαριά
Ιαπωνικά Πυξάρι
In Portuguese
bearberry
Boxwood japonês
In Polish
mącznicy lekarskiej
japoński Bukszpan
In Latin
bearberry
Boxwood Italica
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
Properties of Bearberry and Japanese Boxwood
Wondering what are the properties of Bearberry and Japanese Boxwood? We provide you with everything About Bearberry and Japanese Boxwood. Bearberry doesn't have thorns and Japanese Boxwood doesn't have thorns. Also Bearberry does not have fragrant flowers. Bearberry has allergic reactions like Dizziness and Nausea and Japanese Boxwood has allergic reactions like Dizziness and Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bearberry and Japanese Boxwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bearberry and Japanese Boxwood
Season and care of Bearberry and Japanese Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Bearberry and Japanese Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearberry is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Boxwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearberry is Acidic and for Japanese Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Bearberry and Japanese Boxwood Physical Information
Bearberry and Japanese Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Japanese Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bearberry and Japanese Boxwood are as follows:
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- Japanese Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Bearberry and Japanese Boxwood
Care of Bearberry and Japanese Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning and Japanese Boxwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bearberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.