Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
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
Hybrid origin
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-9
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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Yellow, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Diuretic, Emollient
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
शलजम
In German
Boxelder Baum
Steckrübe
In French
arbre boxelder
rutabaga
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
nabo sueco
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
μέγα γογγύλιον
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Rotavaga
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Rotavaga
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Rotavaga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Aceraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Boxelder and Rutabaga
Season and care of Boxelder and Rutabaga is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Rutabaga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Rutabaga season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxelder and Rutabaga Physical Information
Boxelder and Rutabaga physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Rutabaga are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
- Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Care of Boxelder and Rutabaga
Care of Boxelder and Rutabaga 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 Rutabaga 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 Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.