Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Southwest Europe
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Accent, Acropolls, Cassata,Dellbes, Flower parade, Hawera
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
Hillside, Open scrub, River side, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Black Walnut Toxicity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Basal rot, Crown rot, Fire, Leaf spot, Scorch, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Asthma, Cold, Cough, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens
Narcissus
Common Name
English boxwood
Daffodil
In Hindi
European boxwood
हलका पीला
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
Narzisse
In French
Buis commun
Jonquille
In Spanish
boj común
Narciso
In Greek
European boxwood
ασφόδελος
In Portuguese
Buxo
Abrótea
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
żonkil
In Latin
European boxwood
Asphodelus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Buxales
Asparagales
Family
Buxaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Narcisseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of English Boxwood and Daffodil
Season and care of English Boxwood and Daffodil is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and Daffodil Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Daffodil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for Daffodil is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Daffodil is Acidic.
English Boxwood and Daffodil Physical Information
English Boxwood and Daffodil physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Daffodil height is 1.25 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of English Boxwood and Daffodil are as follows:
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Daffodil flower color: Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow and Yellow green
- Daffodil leaf color: Green
Care of English Boxwood and Daffodil
Care of English Boxwood and Daffodil 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 Daffodil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, 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 Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.