Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Argentina, Chile
Types
Chorisia speciosa
-
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
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
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
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
-
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHORISIA speciosa
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Chorisia
boxberry
In German
Chorisia
boxberry
In French
Chorisia
boxberry
In Spanish
Chorisia
boxberry
In Greek
Chorisia
boxberry
In Portuguese
Chorisia
boxberry
In Polish
Chorisia
boxberry
In Latin
Chorisia
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Chorisia and Boxberry
Season and care of Chorisia and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Chorisia and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chorisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chorisia is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Chorisia and Boxberry Physical Information
Chorisia and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chorisia and Boxberry are as follows:
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chorisia and Boxberry
Care of Chorisia and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chorisia 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 Chorisia 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.