Acer negundo - 60-80 CM P9

Description
The Box elder (Acer negundo) is a loose, multi-stemmed, picturesque large shrub that produces light yellow flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from March to April. These produce creamy white winged fruits. The Box elder also has pinnate, light green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 12 metres. The Box elder makes no special demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer negundo subsp. angustifolium, Acer negundo f. versicolor.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * dark green shoots * attractive light yellow autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, tolerant to flooding, cannot be built over, tolerant to long-term flooding, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Box elder are light green, pinnate and opposite. Box elder is bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Box elder has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Loose, multi-stemmed, picturesque.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound dressing as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The light yellow flowers of Box elder appear in clusters from March to April.

Use
Solitary

Shoots
The shoots of Acer negundo are dark green.

Root
Acer negundo is a deep rooter.