Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Western United States, Canada
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Swamps
Moist woods, Redwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Not Available
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
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antirheumatic, Boils, Opthalmic, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Buxus microphylla
OXALIS oregana
Common Name
Korean boxwood
Redwood Sorrel
In Hindi
Korean Boxwood
Redwood Sorrel
In German
Koreanisch Boxwood
Redwood Sorrel
In French
Boxwood coréenne
Redwood Sorrel
In Spanish
Buxus microphylla
Redwood alazán
In Greek
Κορέας Πυξάρι
Redwood Sorrel
In Portuguese
Boxwood coreana
Redwood Sorrel
In Polish
Koreański Bukszpan
Redwood szczaw
In Latin
Korean Boxwood
Rumex Redwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Buxaceae
Oxalidaceae
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 Korean Boxwood and Redwood Sorrel
Season and care of Korean Boxwood and Redwood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Korean Boxwood and Redwood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Korean Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Redwood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Korean Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for Redwood Sorrel is Loam while the PH of soil for Korean Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Redwood Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Korean Boxwood and Redwood Sorrel Physical Information
Korean Boxwood and Redwood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Korean Boxwood height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Redwood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Korean Boxwood and Redwood Sorrel are as follows:
Korean Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
Korean Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Redwood Sorrel flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Redwood Sorrel leaf color: Green
Care of Korean Boxwood and Redwood Sorrel
Care of Korean Boxwood and Redwood Sorrel 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 Redwood Sorrel 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 Redwood Sorrel needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.