Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender 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
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Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
'Aromatica True Blue' nemesia, 'Candy Girl' nemesia, 'Lemon Mist' nemesia
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
7-10
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, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Peach, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Pinch Tips, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Red blotch, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
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Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
NEMESIA strumosa 'Kirine-15'
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Angelart Orange Nemesia, Nemesia
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Nemesia
In German
Boxelder Baum
Nemesia
In French
arbre boxelder
Nemesia
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Nemesia
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Nemesia
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Nemesia
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Nemesia
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Nemesia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Aceraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots