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
China
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-10
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
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Water usually once a day
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
Clay, Loam
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown gall, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Frost
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Birds, Mealybugs, White peach scale
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Abdominal distension, Excessive flatus
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, For treating wrinkles
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Styptic
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
Cosmetics, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
DIOSPYROS kaki
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
शैरन फल
In German
Boxelder Baum
Sharon Frucht
In French
arbre boxelder
Sharon Fruit
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Sharon Fruit
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Sharon Φρούτα
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Sharon Fruit
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Sharon Fruit
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Sharon fructus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Aceraceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Boxelder and Sharon Fruit
Season and care of Boxelder and Sharon Fruit is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Sharon Fruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Sharon Fruit season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sharon Fruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sharon Fruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxelder and Sharon Fruit Physical Information
Boxelder and Sharon Fruit physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Sharon Fruit height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Sharon Fruit are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sharon Fruit flower color: Light Yellow
- Sharon Fruit leaf color: Green
Care of Boxelder and Sharon Fruit
Care of Boxelder and Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.