Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Argentina, Chile
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER griseum
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Paperbark Maple
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
paperbark maple
boxberry
In German
paperbark Ahorn
boxberry
In French
érable paperbark
boxberry
In Spanish
arce paperbark
boxberry
In Greek
Paperbark σφενδάμου
boxberry
In Portuguese
de bordo paperbark
boxberry
In Polish
klon paperbark
boxberry
In Latin
paperbark acernis
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Aceraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Paperbark Maple and Boxberry
Season and care of Paperbark Maple and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Maple and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Paperbark Maple and Boxberry Physical Information
Paperbark Maple and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Maple and Boxberry are as follows:
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Paperbark Maple and Boxberry
Care of Paperbark Maple and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.