Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Habitat
River side
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Eucalyptus
English boxwood
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
European boxwood
In German
Eukalyptus
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
Eucalyptus
Buis commun
In Spanish
Eucalipto
boj común
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
European boxwood
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Buxo
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Eucalyptus
European boxwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and English Boxwood
Season and care of Eucalyptus and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and English Boxwood season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and English Boxwood Physical Information
Eucalyptus and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and English Boxwood are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Eucalyptus and English Boxwood
Care of Eucalyptus and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and 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. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.