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
Caribbean
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
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Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
By seashore, Caribbean
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
-9999
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, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Antispasmodic
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 As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
COCCOTHRINAX borhidiana
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Borhidis Guano Palm, Guano
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
guano
In German
Boxelder Baum
Guano
In French
arbre boxelder
Guano
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Guano
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
γκουανό
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
guano
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
guano
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
guano
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Aceraceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Boxelder and Guano
Season and care of Boxelder and Guano is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Guano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Guano season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxelder and Guano Physical Information
Boxelder and Guano physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Guano height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Guano are as follows:
Care of Boxelder and Guano
Care of Boxelder and Guano 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 Guano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guano needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.