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
North America, Alaska, Canada
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, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
2-6
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Scale Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Cancer, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, 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
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Silverberry
In German
Boxelder Baum
Silverberry
In French
arbre boxelder
Silverberry
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Silverberry
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Silverberry
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Silverberry
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Silverberry
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Rhamnales
Family
Aceraceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Elaeagnoideae
Season and Care of Boxelder and Silverberry
Season and care of Boxelder and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Silverberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxelder and Silverberry Physical Information
Boxelder and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Silverberry are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color:
Care of Boxelder and Silverberry
Care of Boxelder and Silverberry 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 Silverberry 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.