Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
Not Available
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Dry areas
Anthropogenic, Sandy areas, shrublands, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Compact, rounded
Flower Color
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Rose, Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Blight, Leaf spot, Leafminer, Mites, Psyllids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Used to establish native woodland
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
BUXUS 'Green Gem'
Common Name
Ant Tree, Long John
Green gem boxwood
In Hindi
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Green gem boxwood
In German
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Grünes Juwel boxwood
In French
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Vert joyau buis
In Spanish
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Boj gema verde
In Greek
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Πράσινο πυξάρι στολίδι
In Portuguese
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Buxo gema verde
In Polish
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Zielona perełka bukszpan
In Latin
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Viridi gemma praetoriola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Buxales
Family
Polygonaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Green Gem Boxwood
Season and care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Green Gem Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Green Gem Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Green Gem Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam and for Green Gem Boxwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral and for Green Gem Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Green Gem Boxwood Physical Information
TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Green Gem Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Green Gem Boxwood height is 100.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Green Gem Boxwood are as follows:
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Green Gem Boxwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Green Gem Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Green Gem Boxwood
Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Green Gem Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Green Gem Boxwood pruning is done Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Green Gem Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.