Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Argentina, Chile
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Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Hot Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Wild lilac
In Hindi
boxberry
Ceanothus
In German
boxberry
Ceanothus
In French
boxberry
Ceanothus
In Spanish
boxberry
Ceanothus
In Greek
boxberry
Ceanothus
In Portuguese
boxberry
Ceanothus
In Polish
boxberry
Ceanothus
In Latin
Burning
Ceanothus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rhamnaceae
Genus
Gaultheria
Ceanothus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
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Season and Care of Boxberry and Ceanothus
Season and care of Boxberry and Ceanothus is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Ceanothus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ceanothus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ceanothus is Loam while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxberry and Ceanothus Physical Information
Boxberry and Ceanothus physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Ceanothus are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Boxberry and Ceanothus
Care of Boxberry and Ceanothus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Ceanothus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.