Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
Damp shady woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
21,22
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Requires a lot of watering
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, 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
Whole plant
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
Wildflower
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens
MILIUM effusum
Common Name
English boxwood
Millet Grass, Wood Millet
In Hindi
European boxwood
Milium effusum
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
Wald-Flattergras
In French
Buis commun
millet étalé
In Spanish
boj común
effusum milium
In Greek
European boxwood
milium effusum
In Portuguese
Buxo
milium effusum
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
prosownica rozpierzchła
In Latin
European boxwood
milium effusum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of English Boxwood and Milium Effusum
Season and care of English Boxwood and Milium Effusum is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and Milium Effusum Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Milium Effusum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for Milium Effusum is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Milium Effusum is Acidic, Neutral.
English Boxwood and Milium Effusum Physical Information
English Boxwood and Milium Effusum physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Milium Effusum height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of English Boxwood and Milium Effusum are as follows:
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Milium Effusum flower color: Not Available
- Milium Effusum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of English Boxwood and Milium Effusum
Care of English Boxwood and Milium Effusum 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 Milium Effusum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Milium Effusum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.