Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
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Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
2-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antidote, Antiemetic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Edible syrup, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
ACER negundo
Common Name
Winter heath
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
Boxelder tree
In German
Alpine Heath
Boxelder Baum
In French
Alpine Heath
arbre boxelder
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
árbol boxelder
In Greek
Alpine Heath
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
árvore Boxelder
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Boxelder drzewo
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Boxelder ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Boxelder
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Boxelder is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Boxelder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Boxelder season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alpine Heath and Boxelder Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Boxelder are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
- Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Boxelder
Care of Alpine Heath and Boxelder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxelder pruning is done Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.