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Box Elder

Acer Negundo

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Overview

Acer negundo, or Box Elder, is a fast-growing, deciduous maple reaching 30-50 ft. with a spread of 20-40 ft. Notorious for its adaptability, it thrives in zones 2-9, tolerates various soil conditions, and withstands urban pollution. It features pinnately compound leaves and is dioecious, with yellow-green flowers. Note its potential for aggressive spreading and brittle wood which may require maintenance and careful location consideration in landscape designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 2–10Climate Temperate
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — Regular pruning may be necessary to maintain its structural integrity and aesthetic form

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–10

Shape & size

Mature height
30–50 Ft.
Mature width
30–50 Ft.

Classification

Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — and withstands urban pollution; it features pinnately compound leaves and is dioecious, with yellow-green flowers, image 57
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — It features pinnately compound leaves and is dioecious, with yellow-green flowers; consisting of 3-7 leaflets that, image 58
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — scientifically named Acer negundo; often earning it a place in designs when rapid coverage or shade is, image 59
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — stands as a deciduous tree offering a dynamic presence in any garden or landscape design; acer negundo, or Box Elder, is, image 60
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — it can reach a height ranging between 30 to 50 feet; stands as a deciduous tree offering a dynamic presence in any, image 61
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — with a similarly wide canopy spread lending it a stout and robust silhouette; the Box Elder flourishes in hardiness, image 62
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — This tree is known for its pinnately compound leaves; and it's susceptible to breakage from strong winds or heavy snow, image 63
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — a trait divergent from the typical palmate foliage of other maples; notorious for its adaptability, image 64
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — consisting of 3-7 leaflets that radiate emotion with their bright green hue in spring; with a similarly wide canopy, image 65
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — the Box Elder flourishes in hardiness zones 2 to 9; the Box Elder occasionally acts as a host for the Box Elder bug, image 67
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — demonstrating a high level of adaptability; and withstands urban pollution, image 68
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide array of soil conditions; a trait divergent from the, image 69
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — which makes it suitable for various landscape scenarios; the tree's growth rate is notably fast, image 70
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — The tree's growth rate is notably fast; tree for full or half, image 71
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — often earning it a place in designs when rapid coverage or shade is desired.<br><br>However; scientifically named Acer, image 72
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — be aware that the Box Elder can become weedy due to its prolific seed production; and turn to a yellowish tone come, image 73
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — and it's susceptible to breakage from strong winds or heavy snow loads; be aware that the Box Elder can become weedy due, image 74
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — a trait divergent from the typical palmate foliage of other maples; notorious for its adaptability, image 90

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