Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
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
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Flying insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens
Wisteria
Common Name
English boxwood
Wisteria
In Hindi
European boxwood
Wisteria
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
Glyzinien
In French
Buis commun
Glycines
In Spanish
boj común
Glicinas
In Greek
European boxwood
γλυκίνη
In Portuguese
Buxo
Glicínias
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
Wisteria
In Latin
European boxwood
Wisteria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Millettieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Season and Care of English Boxwood and Wisteria
Season and care of English Boxwood and Wisteria is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and Wisteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wisteria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
English Boxwood and Wisteria Physical Information
English Boxwood and Wisteria physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of English Boxwood and Wisteria are as follows:
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
- Wisteria leaf color: Green
Care of English Boxwood and Wisteria
Care of English Boxwood and Wisteria 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 Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wisteria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.