box elder
Acer negundo
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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
- Family
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
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Acer negundo 'Variegatum' is a cultivar of Acer negundo. This cultivar carries white-margined leaves, a variegated form selected from the plain green species.
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well box elder grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
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
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Acer negundo 'Variegatum' is a cultivar of Acer negundo. This cultivar carries white-margined leaves, a variegated form selected from the plain green species.