Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
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, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Tan
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
English boxwood
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
European boxwood
Eulalia
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
Eulalia
In French
Buis commun
Eulalia
In Spanish
boj común
Eulalia
In Greek
European boxwood
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Buxo
Eulalia
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
Eulalia
In Latin
European boxwood
Eulalia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of English Boxwood and Eulalia
Season and care of English Boxwood and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Boxwood and Eulalia Physical Information
English Boxwood and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of English Boxwood and Eulalia are as follows:
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of English Boxwood and Eulalia
Care of English Boxwood and Eulalia 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 Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.