Acer negundo

Boxelder

Boxelder is a small tree, that thrives in wetlands and streambanks. Unlike other maples, Acer negundo needs both male and female trees are needed to reproduce. Boxelder prefers full sun and moist soils. It is often found in riparian habitats.

	Small native tree
	Prefers moist sites and can be used in stabilization
	Food and cover for wildlife

More about Acer negundo :

Acer negundo is a species of maple native to North America. Box Elder, Boxelder Maple, and Maple Ash are its most common names in the United States. Other variant names -- some of which are obviously regional -- include Ash Maple, Ash-leaf Maple, Black Ash, California Boxelder, Cutleaf Maple, Cut-leaved Maple, Negundo Maple, Red River Maple, Stinking Ash, Sugar Ash, Three-leaved Maple, and Western Boxelder. In Canada it is known as Manitoba Maple[2]. In Russia it is called American Maple. Several birds and some squirrels feed on the seeds. The Evening Grosbeak uses them extensively. The Maple Bug (also known as the Boxelder Bug) lays its eggs on all maples, but prefers this species.

Boxelder Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability.

Height:

30-50 Feet

Spread:

20-25 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

3-9

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Full Sun
•	Partial Shade

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Moist, Well-Drained

Habit

•

Deciduous

Attributes

•	Erosion Control
•	Naturalizing
•	Wetlands and Streambank Stabilization