Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Pale glory-of-the-snow , Cretan glory-of-the-snow , Forbes' glory-of-the-snow , Loch's glory-of-the-snow
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Medium
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
Loam
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Deer resistant, 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
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Cottage Garden, Mixed Border, 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
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
English boxwood
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
European boxwood
Chionodoxa
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
Ruhm des Schnees
In French
Buis commun
gloire de la neige
In Spanish
boj común
gloria de la nieve
In Greek
European boxwood
glory-of-the-snow
In Portuguese
Buxo
glória da neve
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
chwała śniegu
In Latin
European boxwood
glory of the snow
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Buxales
Asparagales
Family
Buxaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Scilloideae
Season and Care of English Boxwood and Glory of the Snow
Season and care of English Boxwood and Glory of the Snow is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and Glory of the Snow Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Glory of the Snow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for Glory of the Snow is Loam while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Glory of the Snow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Boxwood and Glory of the Snow Physical Information
English Boxwood and Glory of the Snow physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Glory of the Snow height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of English Boxwood and Glory of the Snow are as follows:
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Glory of the Snow flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Glory of the Snow leaf color: Green
Care of English Boxwood and Glory of the Snow
Care of English Boxwood and Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.