Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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
Brazil
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
8-10
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Abutilon
In German
Boxelder Baum
Abutilon
In French
arbre boxelder
Abutilon
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Abutilon
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Abutilon
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Abutilon
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Abutilon
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Aceraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Boxelder and Abutilon
Season and care of Boxelder and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Abutilon season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxelder and Abutilon Physical Information
Boxelder and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Abutilon are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Boxelder and Abutilon
Care of Boxelder and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.