Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
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, Wood is used for making furniture
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
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
English boxwood
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In Hindi
European boxwood
जामुन
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
Zwetschgen
In French
Buis commun
prune de Damas
In Spanish
boj común
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
European boxwood
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Buxo
damson ameixa
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
mirabelki
In Latin
European boxwood
damson plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of English Boxwood and Damson
Season and care of English Boxwood and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Damson season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Boxwood and Damson Physical Information
English Boxwood and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of English Boxwood and Damson are as follows:
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Damson flower color: Not Available
- Damson leaf color: Not Available
Care of English Boxwood and Damson
Care of English Boxwood and Damson 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 Damson 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 Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.