Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
China, Korea
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not available
red radicchio, bicolored radicchio, (green radicchio
Habitat
Boggy areas, Swamps
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafminer, Mites, Nematodes, Psyllids
Aphids, Bacteria, Damping-off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew, fungus, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Food Allergy
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
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Vitamin K, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Buxus microphylla
CICHORIUM intybus
Common Name
Korean boxwood
Radicchio, Wild Chicory
In Hindi
Korean Boxwood
Radicchio
In German
Koreanisch Boxwood
Radicchio
In French
Boxwood coréenne
Radicchio
In Spanish
Buxus microphylla
achicoria
In Greek
Κορέας Πυξάρι
ραντίτσιο
In Portuguese
Boxwood coreana
radicchio
In Polish
Koreański Bukszpan
radicchio
In Latin
Korean Boxwood
Radicchio
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Buxaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Korean Boxwood and Radicchio
Season and care of Korean Boxwood and Radicchio is important to know. While considering everything about Korean Boxwood and Radicchio Care, growing season is an essential factor. Korean Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Radicchio season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Korean Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for Radicchio is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Korean Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Radicchio is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Korean Boxwood and Radicchio Physical Information
Korean Boxwood and Radicchio physical information is very important for comparison. Korean Boxwood height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Radicchio height is 61.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Korean Boxwood and Radicchio are as follows:
Korean Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
Korean Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Radicchio flower color: Sky Blue
- Radicchio leaf color: Green
Care of Korean Boxwood and Radicchio
Care of Korean Boxwood and Radicchio include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Korean Boxwood pruning is done Prune back the growing tips, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Radicchio pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Korean Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Radicchio needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.