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
Asia
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Hydrangea
In German
Boxelder Baum
Hortensie
In French
arbre boxelder
Hortensia
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Hortensia
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Hortênsia
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Hortensja
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Hibiscus
Family
Aceraceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Boxelder and Ubi
Season and care of Boxelder and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Ubi season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxelder and Ubi Physical Information
Boxelder and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Ubi are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Boxelder and Ubi
Care of Boxelder and Ubi 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 Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.