Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
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
Not Available
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-12
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
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
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, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part 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, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
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
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Boxelder Baum
Kokospalme
In French
arbre boxelder
Cocotier
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
El cocotero
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Coqueiro
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Aceraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Boxelder and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Boxelder and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Boxelder and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Boxelder and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Boxelder and Coconut Tree
Care of Boxelder and Coconut Tree 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 Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.