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
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
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
1a, 1b, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
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, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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 or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
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
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
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Botanical Name
ACER negundo
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Chrysanths
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Chrysanthemums
In German
Boxelder Baum
Chrysanthemen
In French
arbre boxelder
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Crisantemos
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Crisântemos
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Aceraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Boxelder and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Boxelder and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Chrysanthemum season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Boxelder and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Boxelder and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Boxelder and Chrysanthemum
Care of Boxelder and Chrysanthemum 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 Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.