Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Iran
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
Desert, Mountains
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
-
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Compound
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Antidote, Antiemetic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Ferula assa-foetida
ACER negundo
Common Name
Asafoetida
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
In Hindi
हींग
Boxelder tree
In German
asafoetida
Boxelder Baum
In French
Asafoetida
arbre boxelder
In Spanish
Asa fétida
árbol boxelder
In Greek
Μηδικό σίλφιο
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
In Portuguese
Asafoetida
árvore Boxelder
In Polish
Asafoetida
Boxelder drzewo
In Latin
Asafoetida
Boxelder ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Asafoetida and Boxelder
Season and care of Asafoetida and Boxelder is important to know. While considering everything about Asafoetida and Boxelder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boxelder season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asafoetida and Boxelder Physical Information
Asafoetida and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Asafoetida and Boxelder are as follows:
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
- Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Asafoetida and Boxelder
Care of Asafoetida and Boxelder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida 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.