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
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-12
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
feather-shaped
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, 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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Boxelder Baum
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
arbre boxelder
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Aceraceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Boxelder and Jacaranda
Season and care of Boxelder and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxelder and Jacaranda Physical Information
Boxelder and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Jacaranda are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Boxelder and Jacaranda
Care of Boxelder and Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.