Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Argentina, Chile
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
-
Chorisia speciosa
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, 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, 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
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
-
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
CHORISIA speciosa
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
In Hindi
boxberry
Chorisia
In German
boxberry
Chorisia
In French
boxberry
Chorisia
In Spanish
boxberry
Chorisia
In Greek
boxberry
Chorisia
In Portuguese
boxberry
Chorisia
In Polish
boxberry
Chorisia
In Latin
Burning
Chorisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of Boxberry and Chorisia
Season and care of Boxberry and Chorisia is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Chorisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chorisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chorisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxberry and Chorisia Physical Information
Boxberry and Chorisia physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Chorisia are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
- Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Boxberry and Chorisia
Care of Boxberry and Chorisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Chorisia 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 Chorisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.