Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Not Available
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Not available
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Sandy areas, shrublands, subtropical regions
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 6
Not Available
Habit
Compact, rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rhizome division
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Leafminer, Mites, Psyllids
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
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
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BUXUS 'Green Gem'
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Green gem boxwood
English boxwood
In Hindi
Green gem boxwood
European boxwood
In German
Grünes Juwel boxwood
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
Vert joyau buis
Buis commun
In Spanish
Boj gema verde
boj común
In Greek
Πράσινο πυξάρι στολίδι
European boxwood
In Portuguese
Buxo gema verde
Buxo
In Polish
Zielona perełka bukszpan
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Viridi gemma praetoriola
European boxwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Green Gem Boxwood and English Boxwood
Season and care of Green Gem Boxwood and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Green Gem Boxwood and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Gem Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Green Gem Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Green Gem Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Green Gem Boxwood and English Boxwood Physical Information
Green Gem Boxwood and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Green Gem Boxwood height is 100.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Green Gem Boxwood and English Boxwood are as follows:
Green Gem Boxwood flower color: Light Yellow
Green Gem Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Green Gem Boxwood and English Boxwood
Care of Green Gem Boxwood and English Boxwood 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 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 Green Gem Boxwood 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.