Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
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
Types
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Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Habitat
Littoral rainforest, Near Estuaries
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Orange Red, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Frost, Pollution, Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Pollution, Salt
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin rash
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Used to establish native woodland
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antidote, Antiemetic
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUPANIOPSIS anacardioides
ACER negundo
Common Name
Tuckeroo, Green leaved tamarind
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
In Hindi
Carrotwood ट्री
Boxelder tree
In German
Carrotwood Baum
Boxelder Baum
In French
Carrotwood Arbre
arbre boxelder
In Spanish
Árbol carrotwood
árbol boxelder
In Greek
Carrotwood Δέντρο
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore Carrotwood
árvore Boxelder
In Polish
Carrotwood Drzewo
Boxelder drzewo
In Latin
Carrotwood ligno
Boxelder ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids