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
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
-
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
White Star creeper
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
व्हाइट स्टार लता
In German
Boxelder Baum
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
In French
arbre boxelder
Blanc étoiles creeper
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Blanco enredadera estrella
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Branca Baby estrela
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Stella creeper albis,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Boxelder and White Star Creeper
Season and care of Boxelder and White Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and White Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and White Star Creeper season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxelder and White Star Creeper Physical Information
Boxelder and White Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and White Star Creeper are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
- White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Care of Boxelder and White Star Creeper
Care of Boxelder and White Star Creeper 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 White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.