Acer Negundo 'Box Elder'
Acer Negundo 'Box Elder'
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Acer Negundo (Box Elder Maple) is a fast-growing, deciduous tree with a broad, rounded canopy. It features attractive, light green, compound leaves that turn bright yellow in autumn, adding seasonal colour to landscapes. This hardy tree is well-suited to a range of soil types and conditions, making it ideal for parks, large gardens, and street plantings.
With its ability to tolerate drought, wind, and pollution, Acer Negundo is a resilient choice for urban and rural environments. It provides excellent shade and works well as a windbreak, while its distinctive winged seeds attract birds and wildlife.


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Mature height
10–15 metres
Mature width
8–12 metres
Spacing
8–12 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Green foliage turning golden yellow in autumn
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Small red flowers in spring (September to November), followed by winged samaras in autumnSmall, inconspicuous flowers in spring [September–November], followed by winged seeds
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance; prune to shape in winter
Root System
Develops a moderately invasive, fibrous root system that tends to spread widely near the soil surface. Roots typically grow 30–80 cm deep but can extend far laterally, making the tree less ideal near foundations, pipes, or paving unless adequate spacing is provided