Life Span
Perennial
  
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
Not Available
  
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
  
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
  
2-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,438.40 cm
  
15
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
  
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Broadly Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
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
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
  
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
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
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
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
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
  
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Bonsai
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
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
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Screening / Wind Break
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malpighiales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Crassulaceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Euphorbia
  
Acer
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Euphorbieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
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.