Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
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, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
English boxwood
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
European boxwood
In German
Gardenie
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
Cape Jasmine
Buis commun
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
boj común
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
European boxwood
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
Buxo
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
European boxwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Buxales
Family
Rubiaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and English Boxwood
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Cape Jasmine and English Boxwood Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and English Boxwood are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Cape Jasmine and English Boxwood
Care of Cape Jasmine and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.