box elder 'Elegans'
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A deciduous, fast-growing, upright tree about 15m tall, young shoots with a bluish-white bloom and pinnate leaves, to 20cm long composed of bright, glossy green leaflets, margined bright yellow, and turning golden-yellow in autumn. Racemes of greenish-yellow flowers are produced in spring, males and females on separate plants
Scientific classification
- Species
- box elder 'Elegans' (Acer negundo 'Elegans')
- Genus
- Acer
- Family
- Sapindaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
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- 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 'Elegans'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of box elder 'Elegans'
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box elder 'Elegans' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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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. If needed, Prune only from late autumn to midwinter.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by layering in autumn, grafting in late winter or softwood cuttings in early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. See tree cultivation for further advice
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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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