Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
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
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, 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, Bonsai
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Antidote, Antiemetic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
ACER negundo
Common Name
Amur Maple
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Boxelder tree
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Boxelder Baum
In French
érable de l'Amour
arbre boxelder
In Spanish
arce de Amur
árbol boxelder
In Greek
Amur Maple
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
árvore Boxelder
In Polish
klon amur
Boxelder drzewo
In Latin
amur acernis
Boxelder ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available