Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
hedge rows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Anthropogenic, Sandy areas, shrublands, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 6
Habit
Pyramidal
Compact, rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 every year, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early to mid-summer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blight, Leaf spot, Leafminer, Mites, Psyllids
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Poisonous
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used for making hedges
Bonsai, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, cathartic, Cholagogue, Detoxification, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, HIV/AIDS, Homeopathy, Immunity, Odontalgic, Sedative, Tonic, Vermifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BUXUS 'Green Mountain' COPF
BUXUS 'Green Gem'
Common Name
Boxwood, Green Mountain Boxwood
Green gem boxwood
In Hindi
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
Green gem boxwood
In German
Buxus Green Mountain Baum
Grünes Juwel boxwood
In French
Buxus Green Tree Montagne
Vert joyau buis
In Spanish
Buxus árbol verde de la montaña
Boj gema verde
In Greek
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
Πράσινο πυξάρι στολίδι
In Portuguese
Buxus Árvore verde da montanha
Buxo gema verde
In Polish
Buxus Green Mountain Drzewo
Zielona perełka bukszpan
In Latin
Buxus Viridis ligno
Viridi gemma praetoriola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Buxales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Buxus Green Mountain and Green Gem Boxwood
Season and care of Buxus Green Mountain and Green Gem Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Buxus Green Mountain and Green Gem Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buxus Green Mountain season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Green Gem Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buxus Green Mountain is Loam, Sand and for Green Gem Boxwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buxus Green Mountain is Acidic, Neutral and for Green Gem Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Buxus Green Mountain and Green Gem Boxwood Physical Information
Buxus Green Mountain and Green Gem Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Buxus Green Mountain height is 152.40 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Green Gem Boxwood height is 100.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Buxus Green Mountain and Green Gem Boxwood are as follows:
Buxus Green Mountain flower color: Light Yellow
Buxus Green Mountain leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Green Gem Boxwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Green Gem Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Buxus Green Mountain and Green Gem Boxwood
Care of Buxus Green Mountain and Green Gem Boxwood 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 Green Gem Boxwood pruning is done Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Buxus Green Mountain needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Green Gem Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
