Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Central America, South America
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
-
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
H2
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
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
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
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
Toxic
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Rheumatism
Antidote, Antiemetic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
ACER negundo
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
In Hindi
tail flower
Boxelder tree
In German
Schwanz Blume
Boxelder Baum
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
arbre boxelder
In Spanish
tail flower
árbol boxelder
In Greek
Tail flower
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
In Portuguese
Tailflower
árvore Boxelder
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
Boxelder drzewo
In Latin
Tail flower
Boxelder ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tail Flower and Boxelder
Season and care of Tail Flower and Boxelder is important to know. While considering everything about Tail Flower and Boxelder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxelder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tail Flower is Loam and for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tail Flower is Neutral and for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tail Flower and Boxelder Physical Information
Tail Flower and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Tail Flower and Boxelder are as follows:
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
- Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tail Flower and Boxelder
Care of Tail Flower and Boxelder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower 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.