Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens
PYRUS communis
Common Name
English boxwood
Pear
In Hindi
European boxwood
नाशपाती
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
Birne
In French
Buis commun
Poire
In Spanish
boj común
Pera
In Greek
European boxwood
Αχλάδι
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
Gruszka
In Latin
European boxwood
Orbis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of English Boxwood and Pear
Season and care of English Boxwood and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
English Boxwood and Pear Physical Information
English Boxwood and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of English Boxwood and Pear are as follows:
Care of English Boxwood and Pear
Care of English Boxwood and Pear 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 Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.