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
Southeastern Asia
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-15
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, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Water daily during growing season
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, 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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root bark
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 in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
सागौन
In German
Boxelder Baum
Teak
In French
arbre boxelder
Teak
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Teak
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Teak
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Teak
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Teak
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Boxelder and Teak
Season and care of Boxelder and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Teak season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxelder and Teak Physical Information
Boxelder and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Teak are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Boxelder and Teak
Care of Boxelder and Teak 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 Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.