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
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
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
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
-
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
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
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Black Currant
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Boxelder Baum
Carandas
In French
arbre boxelder
karondas
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
karondas
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
karondas
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
karondas
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
karondas
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Aceraceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Boxelder and Karonda
Season and care of Boxelder and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Karonda season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxelder and Karonda Physical Information
Boxelder and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Karonda are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Boxelder and Karonda
Care of Boxelder and Karonda 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 Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.