Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Europe, Russia
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, 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, 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
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens
Primula elatior
Common Name
English boxwood
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
European boxwood
Oxlip
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Buis commun
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
boj común
Primula elatior
In Greek
European boxwood
δακράκι
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
Oxlip
In Latin
European boxwood
Oxlip
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Buxaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of English Boxwood and Oxlip
Season and care of English Boxwood and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Boxwood and Oxlip Physical Information
English Boxwood and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of English Boxwood and Oxlip are as follows:
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of English Boxwood and Oxlip
Care of English Boxwood and Oxlip 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 Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.