Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
South America
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-9
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
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
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
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
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
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Peanut
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
मूंगफली
In German
Boxelder Baum
Erdnuss
In French
arbre boxelder
Cacahuète
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Maní
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Amendoim
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Arachid
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Boxelder and Peanut
Season and care of Boxelder and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Peanut season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Boxelder and Peanut Physical Information
Boxelder and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Peanut are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Boxelder and Peanut
Care of Boxelder and Peanut 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 Peanut pruning is done . In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.