Acer negundo

Medium-sized tree with irregular branching
Pinnate-compound leaves are light green on top, paler green below
Leaflets vary in shape
Greenish-yellow flowers appear in pendant clusters
Clusters of paired v-shaped mature samaras are a light tan colour in the fall
Bloom Time: March to April

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Green

HEIGHT:
14-18 m

SPREAD:
12-16 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Acer negundo, having weak wood and seldom a formal look, will grow well when planted in wet areas, providing regular draining occurs. This tree is known to spread easily because of its heavy seeding.

Additional Notes about Boxelder Maple:

Native to Ontario and much of Canada.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Partial Sun/Shade

Fast

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Moist to Wet Soils
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous

FLOWERING TIME:
Spring

HABIT:
Rounded
Spreading

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing