Box Elder

The Box Elder is a native tree that can often be found growing along streams and rivers. Some folks may know this tree as a Manitoba Maple. The tree is exceptionally drought and cold tolerant. A Box Elder can thrive in the most unforgiving location. Displaying plenty of character they often grow with gnarled and twisted branches. As the wood is weak and females will drop samaras, the Box Elder is best suited as a shade tree in a large yard or as a shelter belt tree in a rural setting.

Description

Description

Additional information
Common Name

Box Elder

Latin Name

Acer Negundo

Form

Round

Life Span

75+

Growth Rate

Fast

Mature Height

15m

Mature Spread

12m

Flower Colour

Insignificant

Fragrance

Insignificant

Fall Colour

Golden

,

Yellow

Soil Preference

Moist but widely adaptable

Exposure Preference

Full sun

,

Partial shade

Cold Hardiness Zone

Zone 2a

Special Attributes and Considerations

The Box Elder is the primary source of food for the pesky but harmless Box Elder bug, so we recommend planting the tree some distance away from your residence.

Folk Lore

The Box Elder tree can by tapped in the spring to collect it’s sugary sap and make syrup.

Available Sizes

40mm

Common Name

Box Elder

Latin Name

Acer Negundo

Form

Round

Life Span

75+

Growth Rate

Fast

Mature Height

15m

Mature Spread

12m

Flower Colour

Insignificant

Fragrance

Insignificant

Fall Colour

Golden

,

Yellow

Soil Preference

Moist but widely adaptable

Exposure Preference

Full sun

,

Partial shade

Cold Hardiness Zone

Zone 2a

Special Attributes and Considerations

The Box Elder is the primary source of food for the pesky but harmless Box Elder bug, so we recommend planting the tree some distance away from your residence.

Folk Lore

The Box Elder tree can by tapped in the spring to collect it’s sugary sap and make syrup.

Available Sizes

40mm