box elder 'Winter Lightning'
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A vigorous, fast-growing tree, to 10m high, with a broad, upright shape. It has bright yellow bark, pale green leaves that turn yellow in autumn, and yellowish-green flowers in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- box elder 'Winter Lightning' (Acer negundo 'Winter Lightning')
- Genus
- Acer
- Family
- Sapindaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 8-12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of box elder 'Winter Lightning'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of box elder 'Winter Lightning'
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box elder 'Winter Lightning' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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 grafting
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
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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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