Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
Prairies, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Pink, Light Pink
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
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 more in summer, 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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
English boxwood
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
European boxwood
Fall Phlox
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
fall phlox
In French
Buis commun
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
boj común
Fall Phlox
In Greek
European boxwood
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
Buxo
Fall Phlox
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
Fall Phlox
In Latin
European boxwood
Phlox cadent
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Buxaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of English Boxwood and Fall Phlox
Season and care of English Boxwood and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fall Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Boxwood and Fall Phlox Physical Information
English Boxwood and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of English Boxwood and Fall Phlox are as follows:
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of English Boxwood and Fall Phlox
Care of English Boxwood and Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.