Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Melanesia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
hedge rows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs more water during establishment, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early to mid-summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Alterative, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, cathartic, Cholagogue, Detoxification, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, HIV/AIDS, Homeopathy, Immunity, Odontalgic, Sedative, Tonic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
BUXUS 'Green Mountain' COPF
Common Name
Snow Bush
Boxwood, Green Mountain Boxwood
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
In German
Schnee Bush
Buxus Green Mountain Baum
In French
neige Bush
Buxus Green Tree Montagne
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Buxus árbol verde de la montaña
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Buxus Árvore verde da montanha
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Buxus Green Mountain Drzewo
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Buxus Viridis ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Euphorbiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Buxus Green Mountain
Season and care of Snow Bush and Buxus Green Mountain is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Buxus Green Mountain Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Buxus Green Mountain season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Buxus Green Mountain is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buxus Green Mountain is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Bush and Buxus Green Mountain Physical Information
Snow Bush and Buxus Green Mountain physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Buxus Green Mountain height is 152.40 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Buxus Green Mountain are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Buxus Green Mountain flower color: Light Yellow
- Buxus Green Mountain leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Snow Bush and Buxus Green Mountain
Care of Snow Bush and Buxus Green Mountain include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Buxus Green Mountain pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buxus Green Mountain needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.