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Acer negundo (Box elder)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 12m
max. spread
Ultimate height 15m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Acer negundo

Other names: Box elder, Ashleaf maple, Ash-leaved maple


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Genus: Acer

Species: A. negundo - A. negundo is a small, fast-growing and fairly short-lived tree with smooth branches, light-green pinnate leaves that turn yellow in autumn.

Acer negundo is: Deciduous

Flower: Insignificant or absent, Green, Yellow in Spring

Foliage: Light green in Spring

Tree shape: Broadly columnar

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Specific pests: Aphids , Horse chestnut scale

Specific diseases: Coral spot , Tar spot , Verticillium wilt , Honey fungus

General care

Pruning: Pruning group 1 from late autumn to midwinter only.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Grafting, Seed, Budding. REGISTER to read more...


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Acer negundo (Box elder) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 12m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny or partially shaded site.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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