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English Boxwood
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Elderberry
About Elderberry and English Boxwood


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs   
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa   
Australia, South America   
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood   
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry   
Number of Varieties
8   
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0   
99+
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions   
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal   
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8   
4-8   
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
8-1   
Sunset Zone
21,22   
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17   
Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Upright/Erect   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
90.00 cm   
99+
9.00 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
90.00 cm   
99+
8.00 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green   
White   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   
Fruit Color
Not Available   
Purple, Red   
Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green   
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Yellow green   
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze   
Not Available   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic   
Compound   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Early Spring   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Part sun   
Growth Rate
Slow   
Medium   
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy   
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Slightly Acidic   
Soil Drainage
Sandy   
Average   
Bloom Time
Late Spring   
Early Spring, Spring   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   
Tolerances
Not Available   
Pollution   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings   
Grafting, Seedlings   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently   
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Slightly Acidic   
Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained   
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full 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, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads   
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Pests and Diseases
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch   
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus   
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant   
Yes   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
No   
Edible Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   
Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
Sometimes   
Self-Sowing
No   
No   
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites   
Birds   
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation   
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
No   
Yes   
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever   
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu   
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves   
Flowers, Fruits   
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces   
Not Available   
Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall   
Not Available   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens   
Sambucus nigra   
Common Name
English boxwood   
Elderberry   
In Hindi
European boxwood   
Elderberry   
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum   
Holunderbeere   
In French
Buis commun   
Sureau   
In Spanish
boj común   
Saúco   
In Greek
European boxwood   
Elderberry   
In Portuguese
Buxo   
Sabugueiro   
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony   
Bez czarny   
In Latin
European boxwood   
Elderberry   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Buxales   
Dipsacales   
Family
Buxaceae   
Adoxaceae   
Genus
Buxus   
Sambucus   
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   
Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   
Number of Species
70   
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30   
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Properties of English Boxwood and Elderberry

Wondering what are the properties of English Boxwood and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About English Boxwood and Elderberry. English Boxwood doesn't have thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also English Boxwood does not have fragrant flowers. English Boxwood has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Skin irritation and Elderberry has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of English Boxwood and Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of English Boxwood and Elderberry

Season and care of English Boxwood and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.

English Boxwood and Elderberry Physical Information

English Boxwood and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of English Boxwood and Elderberry are as follows:

Care of English Boxwood and Elderberry

Care of English Boxwood and Elderberry 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 Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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