Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
digitate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Not Available
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
BUXUS microphylla
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Boxwood, Littleleaf Boxwood
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
Hydrangea
In German
Hedge Bambus
Hortensie
In French
Bamboo Hedge
Hortensia
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
Hortensia
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
Hortênsia
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Hortensja
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cyperales
Not Available
Genus
Bambusa
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Hedge Bamboo and Boxwood
Wondering what are the properties of Hedge Bamboo and Boxwood? We provide you with everything About Hedge Bamboo and Boxwood. Hedge Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Boxwood doesn't have thorns. Also Hedge Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Hedge Bamboo has allergic reactions like Not Available and Boxwood has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hedge Bamboo and Boxwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Boxwood
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Boxwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Hedge Bamboo and Boxwood Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Boxwood height is 75.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Boxwood are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Boxwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Boxwood
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune and Boxwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxwood needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.