Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
North Africa
  
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
  
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
  
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
  
21,22
  
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
  
Sandy
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Moisture
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Do not water frequently
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
  
Compost, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
  
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
  
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
  
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
  
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
  
Buxus sempervirens
  
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
  
English boxwood
  
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
  
European boxwood
  
In German
Saharan myrtle
  
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
  
In French
myrte subsaharienne
  
Buis commun
  
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
  
boj común
  
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
  
European boxwood
  
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
  
Buxo
  
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
  
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
  
In Latin
myrto Saharan
  
European boxwood
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Buxales
  
Family
Myrtaceae
  
Buxaceae
  
Genus
Myrtus
  
Buxus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and English Boxwood
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and English Boxwood season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Saharan Myrtle and English Boxwood Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and English Boxwood are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and English Boxwood
Care of Saharan Myrtle and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.