Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
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
Europe, Asia
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
Not Available
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, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Beetles, Leafminer
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root
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 Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
फ्रेंच मूली
In German
Boxelder Baum
Französisch Rettich
In French
arbre boxelder
radis français
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
rábano francés
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
rabanete Francês
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
French Radish
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
French radicula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Capparales
Family
Aceraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Boxelder and French Radish
Season and care of Boxelder and French Radish is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and French Radish Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and French Radish season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for French Radish is Loam while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for French Radish is Neutral.
Boxelder and French Radish Physical Information
Boxelder and French Radish physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and French Radish are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
French Radish flower color: White
- French Radish leaf color: Green
Care of Boxelder and French Radish
Care of Boxelder and French Radish 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 French Radish pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Radish needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.