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
Canary Islands
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
phoenix canariensis hybrid, Phoenix rupicola
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
along watercourse, Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
8-13
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Needs good drainage, Reduce watering in winter
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Palmetto weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Energy
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
Air freshner, Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
PHOENIX canariensis
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Canary Island Date Palm, canary date palm, dattier des Canaries, phoenix palm, pineapple palm
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Phoenix Canariensis
In German
Boxelder Baum
Phoenix Canariensis
In French
arbre boxelder
dattier des Canaries
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
palmera canaria
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Phoenix Canariensis
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Palmeira-das-canárias
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Daktylowiec kanaryjski
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Phoenix Canariensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Aceraceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots