Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Sandy areas, shrublands, subtropical regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 6
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Compact, rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Leafminer, Mites, Psyllids
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BUXUS 'Green Gem'
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Green gem boxwood
Arjuna
In Hindi
Green gem boxwood
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Grünes Juwel boxwood
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Vert joyau buis
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Boj gema verde
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Πράσινο πυξάρι στολίδι
arjuna
In Portuguese
Buxo gema verde
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Zielona perełka bukszpan
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Viridi gemma praetoriola
arjuna
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Green Gem Boxwood and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Green Gem Boxwood and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Gem Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Green Gem Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Gem Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Green Gem Boxwood and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Green Gem Boxwood and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Green Gem Boxwood height is 100.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Green Gem Boxwood and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Green Gem Boxwood flower color: Light Yellow
Green Gem Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Arjuna Tree
Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Gem Boxwood pruning is done Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Green Gem Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.