Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, No pruning needed, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
English boxwood
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
European boxwood
In German
Tampala
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
Tampala
Buis commun
In Spanish
Tampala
boj común
In Greek
Tampala
European boxwood
In Portuguese
Tampala
Buxo
In Polish
Tampala
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Tampala
European boxwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Buxales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tampala and English Boxwood
Season and care of Tampala and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and English Boxwood season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Tampala and English Boxwood Physical Information
Tampala and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and English Boxwood are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Tampala and English Boxwood
Care of Tampala and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done No need to prune, No pruning needed, 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 Tampala 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.