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
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Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Honey Locust
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, 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, Alkaline
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 limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds, 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
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Black Locust Tree
In German
Boxelder Baum
Schwarz Locust Tree
In French
arbre boxelder
Noir Arbre Locust
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Negro del árbol de la langosta
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Μαύρο Locust Tree
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Árvore Locust Preto
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Locusta arbor Niger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Boxelder and Black Locust
Season and care of Boxelder and Black Locust is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Black Locust Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Black Locust season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxelder and Black Locust Physical Information
Boxelder and Black Locust physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Black Locust are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
- Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Boxelder and Black Locust
Care of Boxelder and Black Locust 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 Black Locust pruning is done Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, 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 Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.