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
Western Europe
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oblong
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
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
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
Medium
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
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, 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
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Bosc Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Bosc Pear Tree
In German
Boxelder Baum
Bosc Pear Tree
In French
arbre boxelder
Bosc Pear Tree
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Bosc Pear Tree
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Bosc Pear Tree
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Bosc Pear Tree
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Bosc Pear Tree
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Orbis Bosc ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Boxelder and Bosc Pear
Season and care of Boxelder and Bosc Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Bosc Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bosc Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxelder and Bosc Pear Physical Information
Boxelder and Bosc Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Bosc Pear are as follows:
Care of Boxelder and Bosc Pear
Care of Boxelder and Bosc Pear 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 Bosc Pear pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.