Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Boggy areas, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune back the growing tips, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Leafminer, Mites, Nematodes, Psyllids
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Bonsai, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Buxus microphylla
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Korean boxwood
In Hindi
desert broom
Korean Boxwood
In German
Wüste Besen
Koreanisch Boxwood
In French
desert broom
Boxwood coréenne
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Buxus microphylla
In Greek
desert broom
Κορέας Πυξάρι
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Boxwood coreana
In Polish
desert broom
Koreański Bukszpan
In Latin
desert broom
Korean Boxwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Korean Boxwood
Season and care of Desert Broom and Korean Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Korean Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Korean Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Korean Boxwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Korean Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Broom and Korean Boxwood Physical Information
Desert Broom and Korean Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Korean Boxwood height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Korean Boxwood are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Korean Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- Korean Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Desert Broom and Korean Boxwood
Care of Desert Broom and Korean Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Korean Boxwood pruning is done Prune back the growing tips, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Korean Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.