Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
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
Mexico
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
11-15
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
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
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
Bulbs, Hair
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
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Boxelder Baum
Old Man Cactus
In French
arbre boxelder
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Boxelder and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Boxelder and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Old Man Cactus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxelder and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Boxelder and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Boxelder and Old Man Cactus
Care of Boxelder and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.