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
Hybrid origin
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
7-9
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
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
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Arbutus
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
सदाबहार
In German
Boxelder Baum
Erdbeerbaum
In French
arbre boxelder
arbousier
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Arbitus
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
árbuto
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
mącznik
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Aceraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Arbutoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boxelder and Arbutus
Season and care of Boxelder and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Arbutus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxelder and Arbutus Physical Information
Boxelder and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Arbutus are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Boxelder and Arbutus
Care of Boxelder and Arbutus 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 Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.