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
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-7
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
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Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Sap
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
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Yellow Birch
In German
Boxelder Baum
Yellow Birch
In French
arbre boxelder
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Boxelder and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Boxelder and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Yellow Birch season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxelder and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Boxelder and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Boxelder and Yellow Birch
Care of Boxelder and Yellow Birch 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 Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.