Box Elder. The green leaves turn a lovely golden yellow in autumn. Resistant to Honey Fungus. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball.
Acer negundo
The green leaves turn a lovely golden yellow in autumn. Resistant to Honey Fungus
Additional information
| Generic | Acer |
|---|---|
| Species | negundo |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Box Elder |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 8m |
| Family | Aceraceae |
| Spread | 6m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | Winter |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Coral spot |
| Maintenance | Stake and tie |
| Propagation | Seed |
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