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
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
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
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-8
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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, Never Over-water, Requires regular 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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Snails
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
रजत बाबा
In German
Boxelder Baum
Silver Sage
In French
arbre boxelder
Silver Sage
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
silver Sage
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
silver Sage
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
silver Sage
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Boxelder and Silver Sage
Season and care of Boxelder and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxelder and Silver Sage Physical Information
Boxelder and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Silver Sage are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Boxelder and Silver Sage
Care of Boxelder and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.