Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Brazil
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Not available
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Toxic
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
English boxwood
In Hindi
Raintree
European boxwood
In German
raintree
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
raintree
Buis commun
In Spanish
raintree
boj común
In Greek
Raintree
European boxwood
In Portuguese
Raintree
Buxo
In Polish
Raintree
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Raintree
European boxwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Raintree and English Boxwood
Season and care of Raintree and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and English Boxwood season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Raintree and English Boxwood Physical Information
Raintree and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and English Boxwood are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Raintree and English Boxwood
Care of Raintree and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.