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
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
11-12
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
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
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Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Damp
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Damp
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
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Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
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Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Coleus, Painted nettle
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Coleus
In German
Boxelder Baum
Buntnessel
In French
arbre boxelder
Vieux garçon
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
coleo
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Coleus
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
cóleus
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Coleus
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Coleus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Boxelder and Coleus
Season and care of Boxelder and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Coleus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Boxelder and Coleus Physical Information
Boxelder and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Coleus are as follows:
Care of Boxelder and Coleus
Care of Boxelder and Coleus 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 Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.