Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
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
Types
Not Available
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Habitat
Not Available
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Salmon
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antidote, Antiemetic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
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 As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cleistocactus Winteri
ACER negundo
Common Name
Golden rat tail, rat tail cactus
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
In Hindi
cleistocactus winteri
Boxelder tree
In German
Cleistocactus winteri
Boxelder Baum
In French
Cleistocactus winteri
arbre boxelder
In Spanish
Cleistocactus winteri
árbol boxelder
In Greek
cleistocactus winteri
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus Winteri
árvore Boxelder
In Polish
Cleistocactus Winteri
Boxelder drzewo
In Latin
Cleistocactus Winteri
Boxelder ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cleistocactus Winteri and Boxelder
Season and care of Cleistocactus Winteri and Boxelder is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus Winteri and Boxelder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus Winteri season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxelder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus Winteri is Loam, Sand and for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus Winteri is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cleistocactus Winteri and Boxelder Physical Information
Cleistocactus Winteri and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus Winteri height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus Winteri and Boxelder are as follows:
Cleistocactus Winteri flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus Winteri leaf color: Not Available
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
- Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cleistocactus Winteri and Boxelder
Care of Cleistocactus Winteri and Boxelder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus Winteri pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Cleistocactus Winteri needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
