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
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Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
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
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Plum
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
बेर
In German
Boxelder Baum
Pflaume
In French
arbre boxelder
prune
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
ciruela
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
ameixa
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Śliwka
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Boxelder and Plum
Season and care of Boxelder and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Plum season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plum is Acidic.
Boxelder and Plum Physical Information
Boxelder and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Plum are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Boxelder and Plum
Care of Boxelder and Plum 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 Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.