Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
California, Caribbean, Mexico
Argentina, Chile
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Chaparral, Foot Hills, Woodlands
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Variety of colors
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Gray Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Rash
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Rosa californica
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
California wildrose, California rose
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया गुलाब
boxberry
In German
Kalifornische Hecken-Rose
boxberry
In French
Le rosier de Californie
boxberry
In Spanish
Rosa californica
boxberry
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια αυξήθηκε
boxberry
In Portuguese
California aumentou
boxberry
In Polish
California róży
boxberry
In Latin
California resurrexit
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of California Rose and Boxberry
Season and care of California Rose and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about California Rose and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for California Rose is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for California Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
California Rose and Boxberry Physical Information
California Rose and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. California Rose height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of California Rose and Boxberry are as follows:
California Rose flower color: Variety of colors
California Rose leaf color: Gray and Gray Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of California Rose and Boxberry
Care of California Rose and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. California Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer California Rose 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.