Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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
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Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-9
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, 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, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Boxelder Baum
Narzissen
In French
arbre boxelder
Narcissus
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Narcissus
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Narcissus
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Narcyz
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Aceraceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Boxelder and Jonquil
Season and care of Boxelder and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Jonquil season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxelder and Jonquil Physical Information
Boxelder and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Jonquil are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Boxelder and Jonquil
Care of Boxelder and Jonquil 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 Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.