Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Southern Europe
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Purple, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Ornamental use, 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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens
Cercis siliquastrum
Common Name
English boxwood
Judas Tree
In Hindi
European boxwood
ऐस्प
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
Judasbaum
In French
Buis commun
Judas arbre
In Spanish
boj común
Árbol de Judas
In Greek
European boxwood
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Buxo
Árvore de Judas
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
Judasz Drzewo
In Latin
European boxwood
Iudas ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of English Boxwood and Judas Tree
Season and care of English Boxwood and Judas Tree is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and Judas Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
English Boxwood and Judas Tree Physical Information
English Boxwood and Judas Tree physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm. The color specification of English Boxwood and Judas Tree are as follows:
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
- Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of English Boxwood and Judas Tree
Care of English Boxwood and Judas Tree 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 Judas Tree 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 Judas Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.