Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
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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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Boxelder Baum
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
arbre boxelder
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
.org Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Aceraceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Polemonioideae