Box Elder Trees

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About Box Elder Trees: The only North American maple to have compound leaves (consisting of 3 to 7 leaflets), this species can reach 50 ft (15 m) with a thick trunk and upright branching habit, but is more often seen as a smaller tree with cane-like, bright green branches.


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Box Elder
Box Elder Tree Facts
Scientific Name:
Acer negundo
Foliage:
Green
Mature Height:
30-50'
Mature Spread:
20-40'
Soil:
Tolerates dry to wet soil
Zones:
2-9
Moisture:
Drought tolerant

It is fast growing and tolerates poor conditions. Male and female plants; brittle wood; boxelder bugs eat seeds on female trees.

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