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
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-12
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
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
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Poblano pepper plant
In German
Boxelder Baum
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
In French
arbre boxelder
Poblano Pepper usine
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
planta de pimiento poblano
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Poblano planta da pimenta
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Poblano papryka roślin
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Poblano piperis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Aceraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Boxelder and Poblano Pepper
Season and care of Boxelder and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Poblano Pepper season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxelder and Poblano Pepper Physical Information
Boxelder and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Poblano Pepper are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Boxelder and Poblano Pepper
Care of Boxelder and Poblano Pepper 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 Poblano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poblano Pepper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.