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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,219.20 cm
  
34
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
  
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
  
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
  
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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 Portuguese
Buxo
  
Pera
  
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
  
Gruszka
  
In Latin
European boxwood
  
Orbis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Buxales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Buxaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Buxus
  
Pyrus
  
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.