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
North America
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
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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 Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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, 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
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
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 Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Chokecherry
In German
Boxelder Baum
Chokecherry
In French
arbre boxelder
Chokecherry
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Chokecherry
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Chokecherry
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Chokecherry
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
chokecherry
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 Chokecherry
Season and care of Boxelder and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Chokecherry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxelder and Chokecherry Physical Information
Boxelder and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Chokecherry are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Boxelder and Chokecherry
Care of Boxelder and Chokecherry 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 Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.