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
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-10
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
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Clay, 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
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
Panicum virgatum
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Shenandoah grass
In German
Boxelder Baum
Shenandoah grass
In French
arbre boxelder
Shenandoah grass
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Shenandoah grass
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Shenandoah grass
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Shenandoah grass
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Shenandoah grass
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Shenandoah grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Boxelder and Shenandoah Grass
Season and care of Boxelder and Shenandoah Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Shenandoah Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Shenandoah Grass season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxelder and Shenandoah Grass Physical Information
Boxelder and Shenandoah Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Shenandoah Grass are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
- Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Boxelder and Shenandoah Grass
Care of Boxelder and Shenandoah Grass 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 Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shenandoah Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.