Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
China, Korea
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
American & Chinese
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
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, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
holly leaf miner, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Acidic, Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens
ILEX cornuta 'Burfordii'
Common Name
English boxwood
Burford holly
In Hindi
European boxwood
Burford Holly Plant
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
Burford Holly Pflanze
In French
Buis commun
Burford houx Plante
In Spanish
boj común
Planta del acebo Burford
In Greek
European boxwood
Burford Holly Φυτών
In Portuguese
Buxo
Burford Planta Holly
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
Burford Holly roślin
In Latin
European boxwood
Planta Burford Holly
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Buxales
Celastrales
Family
Buxaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of English Boxwood and Burford Holly
Season and care of English Boxwood and Burford Holly is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and Burford Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Burford Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for Burford Holly is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Burford Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
English Boxwood and Burford Holly Physical Information
English Boxwood and Burford Holly physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Burford Holly height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of English Boxwood and Burford Holly are as follows:
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Burford Holly flower color: White
- Burford Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of English Boxwood and Burford Holly
Care of English Boxwood and Burford Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Burford Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Burford Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.