Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Wood
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
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
American Beech
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Boxelder Baum
Amerikanische Buche
In French
arbre boxelder
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
faia americano
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Boxelder and American Beech
Season and care of Boxelder and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and American Beech season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxelder and American Beech Physical Information
Boxelder and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and American Beech are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Boxelder and American Beech
Care of Boxelder and American Beech 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 American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.