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
China
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-9
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
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
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
-
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
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
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
आड़ू
In German
Boxelder Baum
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
arbre boxelder
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Hardy Red
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Boxelder and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Boxelder and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxelder and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Boxelder and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Boxelder and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Boxelder and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.