Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
China, Korea
Types
Skyflower
Not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Boggy areas, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Pinnate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seperation
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Leafminer, Mites, Nematodes, Psyllids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DURANTA
Buxus microphylla
Common Name
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
Korean boxwood
In Hindi
Duranta
Korean Boxwood
In German
Duranta
Koreanisch Boxwood
In French
Duranta
Boxwood coréenne
In Spanish
Duranta
Buxus microphylla
In Greek
Duranta
Κορέας Πυξάρι
In Portuguese
Duranta
Boxwood coreana
In Polish
Duranta
Koreański Bukszpan
In Latin
Duranta
Korean Boxwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Duranta and Korean Boxwood
Wondering what are the properties of Duranta and Korean Boxwood? We provide you with everything About Duranta and Korean Boxwood. Duranta has thorns and Korean Boxwood doesn't have thorns. Also Duranta does not have fragrant flowers. Duranta has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting and Korean Boxwood has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Duranta and Korean Boxwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duranta and Korean Boxwood
Season and care of Duranta and Korean Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Duranta and Korean Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duranta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Korean Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Duranta is Loam, Sand and for Korean Boxwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Korean Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Duranta and Korean Boxwood Physical Information
Duranta and Korean Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Duranta height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Korean Boxwood height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Duranta and Korean Boxwood are as follows:
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Korean Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- Korean Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Duranta and Korean Boxwood
Care of Duranta and Korean Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta 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.