Mexican box elder

How to Grow and Care for Mexican box elder

Mexican box elder · Acer negundo subsp. mexicanum

Grow in any moisture-retentive, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Leaf scorch can be caused by lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure. See tree cultivation

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Mexican box elder

Mexican box elder
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Sand · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in any moisture-retentive, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Leaf scorch can be caused by lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure. See tree cultivation

How to Water Mexican box elder?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Mexican box elder?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Mexican box elder?

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What Soil Is Best for Mexican box elder?

Soil type
Clay · Sand · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Mexican box elder?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Mexican box elder?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Mexican box elder?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. If needed, Prune only from late autumn to midwinter.

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How to Propagate Mexican box elder?

Propagate by grafting in late winter or by softwood cuttings

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How to Transplant Mexican box elder?

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How to Care for Mexican box elder in Winter?

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How to Plant Mexican box elder?

Grow in any moisture-retentive, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Leaf scorch can be caused by lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure. See tree cultivation

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How to Repot Mexican box elder?

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How to Harvest Mexican box elder?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale

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The Toxicity of Mexican box elder

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Attributes of Mexican box elder

Plant typeShrubs · Trees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Acer negundo subsp. mexicanum
Genus
Acer
Family
Sapindaceae
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