Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Buxus microphylla `Golden Triumph`
Buxus microphylla Herrenhausen'
Buxus microphylla `Henry Hohman
Buxus microphylla `John Baldwin`
Buxus microphylla var. japonica
Buxus microphylla var. japonica `Faulkner`
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Wild
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
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
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Not Available
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, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BUXUS microphylla var japonica
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Japanese box
littleleaf box
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
Japanese Boxwood
Juneberry
In German
Japanese Boxwood
Felsenbirnen
In French
Boxwood japonaise
Amélanchier
In Spanish
El boj japonés
Amelanchier
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Πυξάρι
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Boxwood japonês
Amelanchier
In Polish
japoński Bukszpan
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Boxwood Italica
Amelanchier
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Japanese Boxwood and Juneberry
Season and care of Japanese Boxwood and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Boxwood and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Boxwood and Juneberry Physical Information
Japanese Boxwood and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Boxwood and Juneberry are as follows:
Japanese Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
Japanese Boxwood leaf color: Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Japanese Boxwood and Juneberry
Care of Japanese Boxwood and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Boxwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Japanese 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.