Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
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
Hakonechloa macra, Hakone grass
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Wet Woods
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
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
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Yellow green, Orange Red
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune grass to maintain level, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
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
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Wet Site
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Beetles, Caterpillar
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Rash
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Laxative
Antidote, Antiemetic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Showy Purposes
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
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Water Gardens
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra 'Aureola'
ACER negundo
Common Name
Golden Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
In Hindi
जापानी वन घास
Boxelder tree
In German
Japanische gras
Boxelder Baum
In French
Forêt herbe japonaise
arbre boxelder
In Spanish
forestales hierba japonesa
árbol boxelder
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά γρασίδι δάσος
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
In Portuguese
floresta grama japonês
árvore Boxelder
In Polish
Japoński las lato
Boxelder drzewo
In Latin
Forest gramina Italica
Boxelder ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Arundinariinae
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