Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
hedge rows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Dark Green, Bronze
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
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, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early to mid-summer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Alterative, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, cathartic, Cholagogue, Detoxification, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, HIV/AIDS, Homeopathy, Immunity, Odontalgic, Sedative, Tonic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
BUXUS 'Green Mountain' COPF
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Boxwood, Green Mountain Boxwood
In Hindi
boxberry
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
In German
boxberry
Buxus Green Mountain Baum
In French
boxberry
Buxus Green Tree Montagne
In Spanish
boxberry
Buxus árbol verde de la montaña
In Greek
boxberry
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
In Portuguese
boxberry
Buxus Árvore verde da montanha
In Polish
boxberry
Buxus Green Mountain Drzewo
In Latin
Burning
Buxus Viridis ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Euphorbiales
Family
Ericaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Gaultherieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Boxberry and Buxus Green Mountain
Season and care of Boxberry and Buxus Green Mountain is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Buxus Green Mountain Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buxus Green Mountain season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Buxus Green Mountain is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Buxus Green Mountain is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxberry and Buxus Green Mountain Physical Information
Boxberry and Buxus Green Mountain physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Buxus Green Mountain height is 152.40 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Buxus Green Mountain are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Buxus Green Mountain flower color: Light Yellow
- Buxus Green Mountain leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Boxberry and Buxus Green Mountain
Care of Boxberry and Buxus Green Mountain include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves 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 Boxberry 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.