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
India, Nepal, China
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Betula utilis
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-7
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Cordiform
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, 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 in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Boxelder Baum
Himalaya-Birke
In French
arbre boxelder
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Boxelder and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Boxelder and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxelder and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Boxelder and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Boxelder and Himalayan Birch
Care of Boxelder and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.