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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 2–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
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 86
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — demonstrating a high level of adaptability; and withstands urban pollution, image 68Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — tree for full or half; regular pruning may be necessary to maintain its structural integrity and aesthetic formBox Elder (Acer Negundo) — Notorious for its adaptability; which makes it suitable for various landscape scenariosBox Elder (Acer Negundo) — scientifically named Acer negundo; often earning it a place in designs when rapid coverage or shade is, image 59Box 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 bugBox Elder (Acer Negundo) — It features pinnately compound leaves and is dioecious, with yellow-green flowers; consisting of 3-7 leaflets that, image 84+103

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–10

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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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 86
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — demonstrating a high level of adaptability; and withstands urban pollution, image 68
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — tree for full or half; regular pruning may be necessary to maintain its structural integrity and aesthetic form
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — Notorious for its adaptability; which makes it suitable for various landscape scenarios
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) — the Box Elder flourishes in hardiness zones 2 to 9; the Box Elder occasionally acts as a host for the Box Elder bug
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — It features pinnately compound leaves and is dioecious, with yellow-green flowers; consisting of 3-7 leaflets that, image 84
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — with a spread of 20-40 ft
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) — stands as a deciduous tree offering a dynamic presence in any garden or landscape design
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — with a similarly wide canopy spread lending it a stout and robust silhouette
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — often earning it a place in designs when rapid coverage or shade is desired.<br><br>However
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — Notorious for its adaptability; which makes it suitable for various landscape scenarios, image 81
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — consisting of 3-7 leaflets that radiate emotion with their bright green hue in spring
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — Acer negundo, or Box Elder, is a fast-growing, deciduous maple reaching 30-50 ft; tolerates various soil conditions, image 53
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 89
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — with a spread of 20-40 ft; this tree is known for its pinnately compound leaves, image 80
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — with a similarly wide canopy spread lending it a stout and robust silhouette; the Box Elder flourishes in hardiness, image 88
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — demonstrating a high level of adaptability; and withstands urban pollution
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — The tree's growth rate is notably fast
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) — Acer negundo, or Box Elder, is a fast-growing, deciduous maple reaching 30-50 ft; tolerates various soil conditions
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — which can become a nuisance though they cause little harm to the tree itself
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — tolerates various soil conditions; which can become a nuisance though they cause little harm to the tree itself
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