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
Japan
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
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Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Needs less 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, 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, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
sasanqua
In German
Boxelder Baum
sasanqua
In French
arbre boxelder
sasanqua
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
sasanqua
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
sasanqua
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Sasankya
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Sasankya
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Boxelder and Sasanqua
Season and care of Boxelder and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxelder and Sasanqua Physical Information
Boxelder and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Sasanqua are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Boxelder and Sasanqua
Care of Boxelder and Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.