Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Sandy
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
English boxwood
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
European boxwood
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Buis commun
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
boj común
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
European boxwood
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Buxo
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Hedysarum
European boxwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Buxales
Family
Solanaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and English Boxwood
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and English Boxwood? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and English Boxwood. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and English Boxwood doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and English Boxwood has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and English Boxwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and English Boxwood
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and English Boxwood season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and English Boxwood Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and English Boxwood are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and English Boxwood
Care of Brunfelsia americana and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.