Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, 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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
English boxwood
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
European boxwood
प्याज
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
Zwiebel
In French
Buis commun
Oignon
In Spanish
boj común
Cebolla
In Greek
European boxwood
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Buxo
Cebola
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
Cebula
In Latin
European boxwood
cepa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Buxales
Asparagales
Family
Buxaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Season and Care of English Boxwood and White Onion
Season and care of English Boxwood and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
English Boxwood and White Onion Physical Information
English Boxwood and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of English Boxwood and White Onion are as follows:
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
English Boxwood leaf color: Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of English Boxwood and White Onion
Care of English Boxwood and White Onion 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 White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.