Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Not Available
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Sandy areas, shrublands, subtropical regions
Dappled Shade, meadows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Compact, rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Light Yellow, Ivory
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rhizome division
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Water once every two or three weeks
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Leafminer, Mites, Psyllids
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
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
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiasthamatic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Used as umbrellas by Japanese children, Used as walking sticks, Used like rhubarb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BUXUS 'Green Gem'
PETASITES japonicus
Common Name
Green gem boxwood
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur
In Hindi
Green gem boxwood
Giant Butterbur
In German
Grünes Juwel boxwood
Riesen Pestwurz
In French
Vert joyau buis
géant Butterbur
In Spanish
Boj gema verde
gigante petasita
In Greek
Πράσινο πυξάρι στολίδι
Giant Butterbur
In Portuguese
Buxo gema verde
Carrapicho gigante
In Polish
Zielona perełka bukszpan
Giant Lepiężnik
In Latin
Viridi gemma praetoriola
Giant Butterbur
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Buxaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Giant Butterbur
Season and care of Green Gem Boxwood and Giant Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Green Gem Boxwood and Giant Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Gem Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Butterbur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Green Gem Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for Giant Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Gem Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Green Gem Boxwood and Giant Butterbur Physical Information
Green Gem Boxwood and Giant Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Green Gem Boxwood height is 100.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Giant Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Green Gem Boxwood and Giant Butterbur are as follows:
Green Gem Boxwood flower color: Light Yellow
Green Gem Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Giant Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Giant Butterbur leaf color: Green
Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Giant Butterbur
Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Giant Butterbur 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 Giant Butterbur pruning is done Remove the old foliage. In summer Green Gem Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.