Lychee

Boxberry

About Lychee and Boxberry

Lychee

Boxberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Southeastern Asia, China

Argentina, Chile

Types

Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip

Number of Varieties

302

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions

Hardwood forests, pine woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-117-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

910.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,070.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Yellow green

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Magenta

White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Dark Green, Copper

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

High

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Twice a week

Moderate

In Winter

Regular watering required

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

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 after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl

Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Allergy

Itchiness

Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems

Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Fruits, Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Lychee

Burning

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Ericales

Family

Sapindaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Litchi Sonn

Gaultheria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Gaultherieae

Subfamily

Sapindoideae

Vaccinioideae

Number of Species

3141

1 27800

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Properties of Lychee and Boxberry

Wondering what are the properties of Lychee and Boxberry? We provide you with everything About Lychee and Boxberry. Lychee doesn't have thorns and Boxberry doesn't have thorns. Also Lychee does not have fragrant flowers. Lychee has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Boxberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness. 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 Lychee and Boxberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lychee and Boxberry

Season and care of Lychee and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.

Lychee and Boxberry Physical Information

Lychee and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Boxberry are as follows:

Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Lychee and Boxberry

Care of Lychee and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.