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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

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) — 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) — with a spread of 20-40 ft; this tree is known for its pinnately compound leaves, image 54
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — with a spread of 20-40 ft; this tree is known for its pinnately compound leaves
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — tolerates various soil conditions; which can become a nuisance though they cause little harm to the tree itself, image 82
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — and turn to a yellowish tone come fall.<br><br>Native to the central and eastern United States
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) — tolerates various soil conditions
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — and withstands urban pollution
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — the Box Elder occasionally acts as a host for the Box Elder bug; it can reach a height ranging between 30 to 50 feet
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 typical palmate
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — the Box Elder flourishes in hardiness zones 2 to 9
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — it can reach a height ranging between 30 to 50 feet
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) — consisting of 3-7 leaflets that radiate emotion with their bright green hue in spring; with a similarly wide canopy spread lending
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — the Box Elder occasionally acts as a host for the Box Elder bug
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — The tree's growth rate is notably fast; tree for full or half, image 71
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — scientifically named Acer negundo; often earning it a place in designs when rapid coverage or shade is desired.<br><br>However
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — which can become a nuisance though they cause little harm to the tree itself; demonstrating a high level of adaptability, image 77
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) — a trait divergent from the typical palmate foliage of other maples
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — and it's susceptible to breakage from strong winds or heavy snow loads
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 87
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — and withstands urban pollution; it features pinnately compound leaves and is dioecious, with yellow-green flowers, image 83
Box Elder (Acer Negundo) — which makes it suitable for various landscape scenarios
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