Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Not Available
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not available
shadbush, wild plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Sandy areas, shrublands, subtropical regions
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Compact, rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rhizome division
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Leafminer, Mites, Psyllids
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
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
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BUXUS 'Green Gem'
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Green gem boxwood
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
Green gem boxwood
Juneberry
In German
Grünes Juwel boxwood
Felsenbirnen
In French
Vert joyau buis
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Boj gema verde
Amelanchier
In Greek
Πράσινο πυξάρι στολίδι
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Buxo gema verde
Amelanchier
In Polish
Zielona perełka bukszpan
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Viridi gemma praetoriola
Amelanchier
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Juneberry
Season and care of Green Gem Boxwood and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Green Gem Boxwood and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Gem Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Green Gem Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Gem Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Green Gem Boxwood and Juneberry Physical Information
Green Gem Boxwood and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Green Gem Boxwood height is 100.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Green Gem Boxwood and Juneberry are as follows:
Green Gem Boxwood flower color: Light Yellow
Green Gem Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Juneberry
Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Juneberry 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 Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Green Gem Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.