box elder
Also known as: ashleaf maple; ash-leaved maple
A vigorous deciduous tree with pinnate leaves on green young shoots, male and female flowers on separate plants; yellow autumn colour
Scientific classification
- Species
- box elder (Acer negundo)
- Genus
- Acer
- Family
- Sapindaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of box elder
Distribution map
Northern America, Guatemala, Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of box elder
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box elder care guide
- Regular moderate watering young trees, mature box elders resist drought well
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Regular moderate watering young trees, mature box elders resist drought well
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced deciduous tree feed applied once yearly at early spring growth
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or grafting
Growing
GrowingGrow in a moist but well-drained soil
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Common pests and 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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