Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
California
Not Available
Types
Konocti manzanita, Whiteleaf manzanita, Contra Costa manzanita
Not available
Habitat
Chaparral, Lower slopes, Non-flooded lowland forests
Anthropogenic, Sandy areas, shrublands, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Compact, rounded
Flower Color
Pink
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seperation
Cuttings, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armored scales, Flatheaded borers, Foliage miners, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Gall aphids, Mealybugs, Psyllids, Scale, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Blight, Leaf spot, Leafminer, Mites, Psyllids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS manzanita
BUXUS 'Green Gem'
Common Name
Common manzanita, Whiteleaf manzanita
Green gem boxwood
In Hindi
Manzanita
Green gem boxwood
In German
Manzanita
Grünes Juwel boxwood
In French
Manzanita
Vert joyau buis
In Spanish
Manzanita
Boj gema verde
In Greek
Manzanita
Πράσινο πυξάρι στολίδι
In Portuguese
Manzanita
Buxo gema verde
In Polish
Manzanita
Zielona perełka bukszpan
In Latin
Manzanita
Viridi gemma praetoriola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Arctostaphylos
Buxus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Manzanita and Green Gem Boxwood
Season and care of Manzanita and Green Gem Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Manzanita and Green Gem Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Manzanita season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Green Gem Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Manzanita is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Green Gem Boxwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Manzanita is Acidic, Neutral and for Green Gem Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Manzanita and Green Gem Boxwood Physical Information
Manzanita and Green Gem Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Manzanita height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Green Gem Boxwood height is 100.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Manzanita and Green Gem Boxwood are as follows:
Manzanita flower color: Pink
Manzanita leaf color: Blue Green
Green Gem Boxwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Green Gem Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Manzanita and Green Gem Boxwood
Care of Manzanita and Green Gem Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Manzanita pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Green Gem Boxwood pruning is done Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Manzanita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Green Gem Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.