Life Span
Perennial
Annual and 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
Red Grape, Catawba grape
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Terrestrial
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
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Red, Gold, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Requires regular watering
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Asthma, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestion problems, Kidney problems, Migraines
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
VITIS 'Campbell Early'
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Purple Grape
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
बैंगनी अंगूर के पौधे
In German
Boxelder Baum
Lila Traubenpflanze
In French
arbre boxelder
usine de raisin pourpre
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
plantas de uva morada
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Μωβ εργοστάσιο σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
planta uva roxa
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Purpurowy roślin winogron
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Uva herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Rhamnales
Family
Aceraceae
Vitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Boxelder and Purple Grape
Season and care of Boxelder and Purple Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Purple Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Purple Grape season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purple Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Grape is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxelder and Purple Grape Physical Information
Boxelder and Purple Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Purple Grape height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Purple Grape are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Purple Grape flower color: Green
- Purple Grape leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Boxelder and Purple Grape
Care of Boxelder and Purple Grape 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 Purple Grape 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 Purple Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.