box elder
Acer negundo
A fast-growing deciduous tree with compound leaves that turn brilliant yellow in fall and distinctive winged seeds. Highly adaptable but considered weedy in many regions due to prolific self-seeding.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Succession Role
Native to the United States
Native Range
North America
Native to: Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, South Dakota
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation