Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Texas
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
hedge rows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early to mid-summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Poisonous
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Used for making hedges
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, cathartic, Cholagogue, Detoxification, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, HIV/AIDS, Homeopathy, Immunity, Odontalgic, Sedative, Tonic, Vermifuge
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BUXUS 'Green Mountain' COPF
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Boxwood, Green Mountain Boxwood
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
Mexican primrose
In German
Buxus Green Mountain Baum
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Buxus Green Tree Montagne
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Buxus árbol verde de la montaña
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Buxus Árvore verde da montanha
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Buxus Green Mountain Drzewo
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Buxus Viridis ligno
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Myrtales
Family
Buxaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Buxus Green Mountain and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Buxus Green Mountain and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Buxus Green Mountain and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buxus Green Mountain season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buxus Green Mountain is Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buxus Green Mountain is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Buxus Green Mountain and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Buxus Green Mountain and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Buxus Green Mountain height is 152.40 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Buxus Green Mountain and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Buxus Green Mountain flower color: Light Yellow
Buxus Green Mountain leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Buxus Green Mountain and Mexican primrose
Care of Buxus Green Mountain and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Buxus Green Mountain needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
