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
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-9
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
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Chionodoxa
In German
Boxelder Baum
Chionodoxa
In French
arbre boxelder
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Chionodoxa
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Aceraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boxelder and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Boxelder and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxelder and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Boxelder and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Boxelder and Chionodoxa
Care of Boxelder and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa pruning is done 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.