Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Poblano, Thai pepper, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Antidiarrhoeal, Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Digestive
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used as a potherb, Used as colouring in foods, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens
CAPSICUM annuum 'Boldog Hungarian Spice'
Common Name
English boxwood
Boldog Hungarian Spice Pepper, Paprika Pepper
In Hindi
European boxwood
Paprika Pepper
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
Paprika -Pfeffer
In French
Buis commun
Paprika Pepper
In Spanish
boj común
Pimentón pimienta
In Greek
European boxwood
πάπρικα πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Buxo
Paprika pimenta
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
Papryka Papryka
In Latin
European boxwood
Paprika Pepper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Buxaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of English Boxwood and Paprika Pepper
Season and care of English Boxwood and Paprika Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and Paprika Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paprika Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for Paprika Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Paprika Pepper is Neutral.
English Boxwood and Paprika Pepper Physical Information
English Boxwood and Paprika Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Paprika Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of English Boxwood and Paprika Pepper are as follows:
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Paprika Pepper flower color: White
- Paprika Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of English Boxwood and Paprika Pepper
Care of English Boxwood and Paprika Pepper 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 Paprika Pepper 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 Paprika Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.