Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Depression
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Cleanser
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BUXUS microphylla
OXALIS acetosella
Common Name
Boxwood, Littleleaf Boxwood
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Wood Sorrel
In German
Hortensie
Sauerklee
In French
Hortensia
bois Sorrel
In Spanish
Hortensia
alazán de madera
In Greek
υδραγεία
ξύλο Sorrel
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Sorrel de madeira
In Polish
Hortensja
Drewno szczaw
In Latin
Hibiscus
Rumex ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Oxalidales
Family
Buxaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Not Available
Oxalis
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Boxwood and Wood Sorrel
Wondering what are the properties of Boxwood and Wood Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Boxwood and Wood Sorrel. Boxwood doesn't have thorns and Wood Sorrel doesn't have thorns. Also Boxwood does not have fragrant flowers. Boxwood has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Wood Sorrel 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 Wood Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Boxwood and Wood Sorrel
Season and care of Boxwood and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Boxwood and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
Boxwood and Wood Sorrel Physical Information
Boxwood and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Boxwood height is 75.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Boxwood and Wood Sorrel are as follows:
Boxwood flower color: Light Yellow
Boxwood leaf color: Green
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Boxwood and Wood Sorrel
Care of Boxwood and Wood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxwood needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
