Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
hedge rows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early to mid-summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used for making hedges
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, cathartic, Cholagogue, Detoxification, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, HIV/AIDS, Homeopathy, Immunity, Odontalgic, Sedative, Tonic, Vermifuge
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BUXUS 'Green Mountain' COPF
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Boxwood, Green Mountain Boxwood
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
Abutilon
In German
Buxus Green Mountain Baum
Abutilon
In French
Buxus Green Tree Montagne
Abutilon
In Spanish
Buxus árbol verde de la montaña
Abutilon
In Greek
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Buxus Árvore verde da montanha
Abutilon
In Polish
Buxus Green Mountain Drzewo
Abutilon
In Latin
Buxus Viridis ligno
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Malvales
Family
Buxaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Buxus Green Mountain and Abutilon
Season and care of Buxus Green Mountain and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Buxus Green Mountain and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buxus Green Mountain season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buxus Green Mountain is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buxus Green Mountain is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Buxus Green Mountain and Abutilon Physical Information
Buxus Green Mountain and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Buxus Green Mountain height is 152.40 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Buxus Green Mountain and Abutilon are as follows:
Buxus Green Mountain flower color: Light Yellow
Buxus Green Mountain leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Buxus Green Mountain and Abutilon
Care of Buxus Green Mountain and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Buxus Green Mountain pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Buxus Green Mountain needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.