Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
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
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-8
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Bugs, Rabbits
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Nausea
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Nutrients
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 in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Boxelder Baum
Wirsing
In French
arbre boxelder
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
col de col rizada
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Aceraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids