Acer negundo

Multi-stem potential and ragged habit could increase flammability potential, seed persistent.

Acer negundo (site)

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Common Name boxelder
Landscape Zone LZ3
Firewise Rating MODERATELY Firewise (2)
Urban Use Medium
Invasive Yes
Native Yes
Utility Use No
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 2
Heat Tolerance Zone 7
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils High
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance High
Pest Resistance Low
Growth Rate Fast
Plant Form Spreading
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 50
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 15
Trunk Size Multi-stem < 6,
Bark Ridged
Leaf Arrangement Opposite
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green White& Green; Pink, White & Green
Leaf Type Compound
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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