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Acer negundo

Also Known As

Ash-leaved Maple
Box Elder
Boxelder

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-50'
W: 30'-50'

planting zones

3a-10b

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Acer negundo plant details

Acer negundo is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer negundo

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 FT - 50 FT - wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer negundo

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: heat, humidity and wind
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Extremely cold hardy tree native to a very large area of North America. While it has little landscape value in our opinion, it is used heavily by wildlife. Michael Dirr lists this in the "same category as Ulmus pumila, Ailanthus altissima, and Morus alba" if that tells you anything about its ornamental merits, yet it will survive in harsh climates. This is not "the tree" for a Mother's Day gift, but grows where little else will.