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
Europe
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Maple shaped
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Do Not over Water
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
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant, Wood
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
ACER platanoides
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Norway Maple
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
नॉर्वे मेपल
In German
Boxelder Baum
Spitzahorn
In French
arbre boxelder
Norvège Maple
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Noruega arce
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Νεροπλάτανος
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Noruega bordo
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
klon zwyczajny
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Acer platanoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Boxelder and Norway Maple
Season and care of Boxelder and Norway Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Norway Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Norway Maple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxelder and Norway Maple Physical Information
Boxelder and Norway Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Norway Maple are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Boxelder and Norway Maple
Care of Boxelder and Norway Maple 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 Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Norway Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.