Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Bulb, 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
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
2-10
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
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
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Boxelder Baum
Nickende Distel
In French
arbre boxelder
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
musk Thistle
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Aceraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Boxelder and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Boxelder and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Musk Thistle season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxelder and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Boxelder and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Boxelder and Musk Thistle
Care of Boxelder and Musk Thistle 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 Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.