Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
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
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part 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 ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Bees
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
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
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
Lupinus
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Boxelder Baum
lupine
In French
arbre boxelder
usine de lupin
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
planta de lupino
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
tremoço planta
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
łubin roślin
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Boxelder and Lupine
Season and care of Boxelder and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Lupine season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Boxelder and Lupine Physical Information
Boxelder and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Lupine are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Boxelder and Lupine
Care of Boxelder and Lupine 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 Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.