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
Eastern Asia
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Ulmus parvifolia 'Emer II', Ulmus parvifolia 'True Green'
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
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
Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Rots, Wilts
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Moderate Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hypnotic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Inner 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
Can be grown in a shelter belt, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
ULMUS parvifolia
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Chinese Elm, Lacebark Elm
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Lacebark Elm
In German
Boxelder Baum
Lacebark Elm
In French
arbre boxelder
Lacebark Elm
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Lacebark Elm
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Lacebark Elm
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Lacebark Elm
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Lacebark Elm
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Lacebark Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Urticales
Family
Aceraceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ulmeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Boxelder and Lacebark Elm
Season and care of Boxelder and Lacebark Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Lacebark Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Lacebark Elm season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lacebark Elm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lacebark Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxelder and Lacebark Elm Physical Information
Boxelder and Lacebark Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Lacebark Elm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Lacebark Elm are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lacebark Elm flower color: Red
- Lacebark Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Boxelder and Lacebark Elm
Care of Boxelder and Lacebark Elm 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 Lacebark Elm 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 Lacebark Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.