Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Not Available
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Not available
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Anthropogenic, Sandy areas, shrublands, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Compact, rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blight, Leaf spot, Leafminer, Mites, Psyllids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
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
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
BUXUS 'Green Gem'
Common Name
winter daphne
Green gem boxwood
In Hindi
winter daphne
Green gem boxwood
In German
Daphne odora
Grünes Juwel boxwood
In French
Daphne odora
Vert joyau buis
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Boj gema verde
In Greek
Daphne odora
Πράσινο πυξάρι στολίδι
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Buxo gema verde
In Polish
Daphne odora
Zielona perełka bukszpan
In Latin
Daphne odora
Viridi gemma praetoriola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Green Gem Boxwood
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Green Gem Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Green Gem Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Green Gem Boxwood season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Green Gem Boxwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Green Gem Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Winter Daphne and Green Gem Boxwood Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Green Gem Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Green Gem Boxwood height is 100.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Green Gem Boxwood are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Green Gem Boxwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Green Gem Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Winter Daphne and Green Gem Boxwood
Care of Winter Daphne and Green Gem Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Green Gem Boxwood pruning is done Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Green Gem Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.