Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
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
Europe, Asia
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-8
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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 Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
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
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Mizuna
In German
Boxelder Baum
Mizuna
In French
arbre boxelder
Mizuna
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Mizuna
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Mizuna
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Mizuna
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Mizuna
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Mizuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Capparales
Family
Aceraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Boxelder and Mizuna
Season and care of Boxelder and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Mizuna season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Boxelder and Mizuna Physical Information
Boxelder and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Mizuna are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Boxelder and Mizuna
Care of Boxelder and Mizuna 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 Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.