Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Not Available
China
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Sandy areas, shrublands, subtropical regions
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Compact, rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rhizome division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, 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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, 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
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BUXUS 'Green Gem'
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Green gem boxwood
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
Green gem boxwood
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Grünes Juwel boxwood
Baum des Himmels
In French
Vert joyau buis
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
Boj gema verde
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
Πράσινο πυξάρι στολίδι
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Buxo gema verde
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Zielona perełka bukszpan
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Viridi gemma praetoriola
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Buxaceae
Simaroubaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Green Gem Boxwood and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Green Gem Boxwood and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Gem Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Green Gem Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Gem Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Green Gem Boxwood and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Green Gem Boxwood and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Green Gem Boxwood height is 100.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Green Gem Boxwood and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Green Gem Boxwood flower color: Light Yellow
Green Gem Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.