$24.99
Edible Native Plants, Keystone Species, Pollinator Plants, Shade Tree
30 - 50'
1 Gallon
March, April
Green, Yellow
Medium, Moist, Wet
Average, medium to wet
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Full sun
AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Keystone Value: The genus Acer (Maple) supports over 280 species of butterfly and moth caterpillars, providing food for a variety of birds and mammals.
Box Elder (Acer negundo) is a medium sized, fast growing deciduous tree that grows naturally in moist to wet soils along waterways, flood plains and wooded areas. It tolerates a wide range of soils including poor dry ones, and is usually recommended for use in areas where other ornamental trees typically struggle to grow. The small greenish yellow flowers bloom from March to April in drooping clusters, supporting early season native pollinators. Birds and small mammals eat the seeds, which persist throughout the winter. The leaves are a light to medium green, turning yellow in the fall, and the sap has a high sugar content and can be used to produce a syrup, known as mountain molasses. Box Elder is a larval host for the Imperial Moth (shown above), among others.
Direct Native Plants ships from our nurseries in Middle River, Maryland, and Woodstock, Illinois. Orders are shipped via FedEx Ground from these locations and typically arrive at most destinations within two (2) business days from the day they ship.
To get your plants to you as quickly and efficiently as possible, we ship orders based on current inventory availability and your proximity to our nurseries. This helps ensure faster delivery and the best experience for your order. In some cases, items in the same order may ship from different locations.
