Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, Japan
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Not Available
In Summer
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BUXUS microphylla
CAMELLIA hiemalis 'Kanjiro'
Common Name
Boxwood, Littleleaf Boxwood
Kanjiro Camellia, Snow Camellia
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Hydrangea
In German
Hortensie
Hortensie
In French
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Greek
υδραγεία
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Hortensja
Hortensja
In Latin
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Order
Not Available
Not Available
Genus
Not Available
Not Available
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Boxwood and Kanjiro Camellia
Wondering what are the properties of Boxwood and Kanjiro Camellia? We provide you with everything About Boxwood and Kanjiro Camellia. Boxwood doesn't have thorns and Kanjiro Camellia doesn't have thorns. Also Boxwood does not have fragrant flowers. Boxwood has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Kanjiro Camellia has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Boxwood and Kanjiro Camellia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Boxwood and Kanjiro Camellia
Season and care of Boxwood and Kanjiro Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Boxwood and Kanjiro Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kanjiro Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for Kanjiro Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Kanjiro Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxwood and Kanjiro Camellia Physical Information
Boxwood and Kanjiro Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Boxwood height is 75.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Kanjiro Camellia height is 335.00 cm and width 255.00 cm. The color specification of Boxwood and Kanjiro Camellia are as follows:
Boxwood flower color: Light Yellow
Boxwood leaf color: Green
Kanjiro Camellia flower color: Hot Pink
- Kanjiro Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Boxwood and Kanjiro Camellia
Care of Boxwood and Kanjiro Camellia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kanjiro Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxwood needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kanjiro Camellia needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.
