Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Sandy
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Nannyberry
English boxwood
In Hindi
Nannyberry
European boxwood
In German
Nannyberry
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
alisier
Buis commun
In Spanish
Nannyberry
boj común
In Greek
Nannyberry
European boxwood
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
Buxo
In Polish
Nannyberry
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Nannyberry
European boxwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Buxaceae
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 Nannyberry and English Boxwood
Season and care of Nannyberry and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Nannyberry and English Boxwood Physical Information
Nannyberry and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and English Boxwood are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Nannyberry and English Boxwood
Care of Nannyberry and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.