Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
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
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta, Black
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antidote, Antiemetic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
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 As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
GERANIUM subcaulescens
ACER negundo
Common Name
Cranesbill
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Boxelder tree
In German
Hortensie
Boxelder Baum
In French
Hortensia
arbre boxelder
In Spanish
Hortensia
árbol boxelder
In Greek
υδραγεία
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
árvore Boxelder
In Polish
Hortensja
Boxelder drzewo
In Latin
Hibiscus
Boxelder ligno
Family
Geraniaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cranesbill and Boxelder
Season and care of Cranesbill and Boxelder is important to know. While considering everything about Cranesbill and Boxelder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cranesbill season is Spring and Summer and Boxelder season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cranesbill and Boxelder Physical Information
Cranesbill and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Cranesbill and Boxelder are as follows:
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
- Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cranesbill and Boxelder
Care of Cranesbill and Boxelder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cranesbill pruning is done 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 Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.