Acer negundo - Box Elder (Plant) Size:15G South West

South West

native plants and animals

Large umbels of flowers attract birds and pollinators

may produce staggered germination

attracting songbirds

Acer negundo - Box Elder (Plant) Size:15G South WestBox elder grows quickly to provide summer shade. Its surface roots may pose a threat to foundations and sidewalks if planted too close. Requires moderate to regular summer watering, but can become drought tolerant with age. Plant Characteristics Family Name Sapindaceae Species Name Acer negundo Common Name Box Elder Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Moderate Soil Type Loam, medium draining Flower