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
China, Japan
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
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Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Hay fever
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
Wood
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Japanese Cedar
In German
Boxelder Baum
der japanischen Zeder
In French
arbre boxelder
Cedar japonais
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
cedro japonés
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Cedar japonês
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
japoński cedr
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Italica Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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