Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-4
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Irregular
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
English boxwood
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
European boxwood
तरबूज़
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
Wassermelone
In French
Buis commun
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
boj común
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
European boxwood
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Buxo
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
European boxwood
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Buxales
Cucurbitales
Family
Buxaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of English Boxwood and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of English Boxwood and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citrullus Lanatus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
English Boxwood and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
English Boxwood and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of English Boxwood and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of English Boxwood and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of English Boxwood and Citrullus Lanatus 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 Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.