Features and care
Acer negundo, known as the box elder, is a fast-growing deciduous tree with an irregular crown. Its compound foliage and ability to provide shade explain its historical presence in parks, hedges, and open spaces—uses described here without offering a general planting recommendation.
It has opposite leaves, usually divided into three or five leaflets, with serrated edges and a light green color. The small, inconspicuous flowers appear in spring before the leaves. Female plants develop pairs of winged samaras that mature in autumn and may persist through the winter.
It tolerates full sun or partial shade and reaches a height of 10 to 20 meters. It needs cool to moist soil with frequent and deep watering; it tolerates brief flooding, but prolonged periods of oxygen deprivation at the roots should be avoided. It is highly adaptable to humid environments and withstands harsh winters within USDA zones 2–9.
At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and abundant flowering from the first years of planting.
8/10 L, 20/25 L
