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
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
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
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Juneberry
In German
Boxelder Baum
Felsenbirnen
In French
arbre boxelder
Amélanchier
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Amelanchier
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Juneberry
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Amelanchier
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Boxelder and Juneberry
Season and care of Boxelder and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Juneberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxelder and Juneberry Physical Information
Boxelder and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Juneberry are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Boxelder and Juneberry
Care of Boxelder and Juneberry 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 Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.