Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
New Zealand
Argentina, Chile
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Blue
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Moths
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Cabbage Palm
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
गोभी पेड़
boxberry
In German
Cabbage tree
boxberry
In French
arbre de chou
boxberry
In Spanish
árbol de la col
boxberry
In Greek
λάχανο δέντρο
boxberry
In Portuguese
repolho árvore
boxberry
In Polish
kapusta drzewo
boxberry
In Latin
brassica ligno
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Asparagaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Acidosasa
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Cabbage Tree and Boxberry
Season and care of Cabbage Tree and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage Tree and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Cabbage Tree and Boxberry Physical Information
Cabbage Tree and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage Tree and Boxberry are as follows:
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cabbage Tree and Boxberry
Care of Cabbage Tree and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.