Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-9
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Boxelder Baum
Herbstzeitlose
In French
arbre boxelder
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
cólquico
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
aftomn gema
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Aceraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Boxelder and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Boxelder and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxelder and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Boxelder and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Boxelder and Autumn Crocus
Care of Boxelder and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.