Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Peach, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
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
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Ants, Bees
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
Common Name
English boxwood
Butternut Squash
In Hindi
European boxwood
Butternut Squash Plant
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
Butternut Squash-Anlage
In French
Buis commun
Courge musquée Plante
In Spanish
boj común
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
In Greek
European boxwood
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
In Portuguese
Buxo
Butternut Squash planta
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
Piżmowa roślin
In Latin
European boxwood
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Buxaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of English Boxwood and Butternut Squash
Season and care of English Boxwood and Butternut Squash is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and Butternut Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butternut Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for Butternut Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Butternut Squash is Neutral.
English Boxwood and Butternut Squash Physical Information
English Boxwood and Butternut Squash physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of English Boxwood and Butternut Squash are as follows:
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of English Boxwood and Butternut Squash
Care of English Boxwood and Butternut Squash 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 Butternut Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.