Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
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
Persea americana
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
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
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full 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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Antidote, Antiemetic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
ACER negundo
Common Name
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
In Hindi
एवोकाडो
Boxelder tree
In German
Avocado
Boxelder Baum
In French
Avocat
arbre boxelder
In Spanish
Aguacate
árbol boxelder
In Greek
Αβοκάντο
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
In Portuguese
Abacate
árvore Boxelder
In Polish
Awokado
Boxelder drzewo
In Latin
Avocado
Boxelder ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Sapindales
Family
Lauraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Avocado and Boxelder
Season and care of Avocado and Boxelder is important to know. While considering everything about Avocado and Boxelder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxelder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Avocado and Boxelder Physical Information
Avocado and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Avocado and Boxelder are as follows:
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
- Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Avocado and Boxelder
Care of Avocado and Boxelder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Avocado 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 Avocado 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.