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Acer negundo with gnarling in the trunk. Leaves shown at base of the tree. Found on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon.

Photo: SriMesh (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Fruit & ediblemoderate water

Boxelder

Acer negundo

Boxelder (Acer negundo) is a landscape plant valued for its form and structure as much as its bloom. It reaches roughly 60 ft at maturity and blooms in early spring. Match it to full sun to part shade and water on a normal schedule until it is established. One caveat: like any plant, its published range is a guideline, not a guarantee, for the specific microclimate of your yard. Given a spot that matches its light and water needs, it is a dependable, low-drama addition to the yard.

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Hardiness range

A hardiness zone is not on file for this plant yet, and a ZIP-level fit check is not available for it.

How it does in your yard

HabitNot recorded
Hardiness zoneNot recorded
Mature heightAbout 60 ft
Watermoderate
Bloom periodEarly Spring
Native to the USNot recorded
Toxicitynone

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Questions

Is Boxelder native to the United States?

USDA PLANTS data does not record Boxelder as native to the United States.

What USDA hardiness zone does Boxelder need?

A minimum hardiness zone is not on file for Boxelder yet.