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
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-8
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
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
Average Water Needs
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Sap, 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
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
CARYA ovata
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Shagbark Hickory
In German
Boxelder Baum
Shagbark Hickory
In French
arbre boxelder
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Carya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Juglandales
Family
Aceraceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Boxelder and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of Boxelder and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Shagbark Hickory season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxelder and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
Boxelder and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
- Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
Care of Boxelder and Shagbark Hickory
Care of Boxelder and Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.