Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Argentina, Chile
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Types
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Beaumont, Maroochy
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Copper
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, Copper
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
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Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Macadamia
In Hindi
boxberry
Macadamia
In German
boxberry
Macadamia
In French
boxberry
Macadamia
In Spanish
boxberry
Macadamia
In Greek
boxberry
Macadamia
In Portuguese
boxberry
Macadamia
In Polish
boxberry
Macadamia
In Latin
Burning
Macadamia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Proteaceae
Genus
Gaultheria
Macadamia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
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Properties of Boxberry and Macadamia
Wondering what are the properties of Boxberry and Macadamia? We provide you with everything About Boxberry and Macadamia. Boxberry doesn't have thorns and Macadamia doesn't have thorns. Also Boxberry does not have fragrant flowers. Boxberry has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face and Macadamia has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face. 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 Boxberry and Macadamia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Boxberry and Macadamia
Season and care of Boxberry and Macadamia is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Macadamia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Macadamia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Macadamia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxberry and Macadamia Physical Information
Boxberry and Macadamia physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Macadamia are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Care of Boxberry and Macadamia
Care of Boxberry and Macadamia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.