Devils Backbone

Boxelder

About Devils Backbone and Boxelder

Devils Backbone

Boxelder

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Madagascar

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

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-132-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-3

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm2,438.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm1,524.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Red, Yellow green, Dark Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Yellow, Yellow green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Broadly Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Aphids, Birds, Squirrels

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Antidote, Antiemetic

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

ACER negundo

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

Boxelder tree

In German

Devil's Backbone

Boxelder Baum

In French

Backbone du Diable

arbre boxelder

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

árbol boxelder

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

κουφοξυλιά δέντρο

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

árvore Boxelder

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

Boxelder drzewo

In Latin

Narum diaboli

Boxelder ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Sapindales

Family

Crassulaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

200015

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Boxelder

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Boxelder? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Boxelder. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Boxelder doesn't have thorns. Also Devils Backbone does not have fragrant flowers. Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic and Boxelder has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Devils Backbone and Boxelder and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Boxelder

Season and care of Devils Backbone and Boxelder is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Boxelder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxelder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Devils Backbone and Boxelder Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Boxelder are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Boxelder

Care of Devils Backbone and Boxelder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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.