Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Not Available
New Zealand
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Sandy areas, shrublands, subtropical regions
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 6
Not Available
Habit
Compact, rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rhizome division
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Leafminer, Mites, Psyllids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Caterpillar, Moths
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Asthma
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
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BUXUS 'Green Gem'
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Common Name
Green gem boxwood
Cabbage Palm
In Hindi
Green gem boxwood
गोभी पेड़
In German
Grünes Juwel boxwood
Cabbage tree
In French
Vert joyau buis
arbre de chou
In Spanish
Boj gema verde
árbol de la col
In Greek
Πράσινο πυξάρι στολίδι
λάχανο δέντρο
In Portuguese
Buxo gema verde
repolho árvore
In Polish
Zielona perełka bukszpan
kapusta drzewo
In Latin
Viridi gemma praetoriola
brassica ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Buxales
Asparagales
Family
Buxaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lomandroideae
Season and Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Cabbage Tree
Season and care of Green Gem Boxwood and Cabbage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Green Gem Boxwood and Cabbage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Gem Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Green Gem Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Gem Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Green Gem Boxwood and Cabbage Tree Physical Information
Green Gem Boxwood and Cabbage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Green Gem Boxwood height is 100.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Green Gem Boxwood and Cabbage Tree are as follows:
Green Gem Boxwood flower color: Light Yellow
Green Gem Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
- Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Cabbage Tree
Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Cabbage 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 Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Green Gem Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.