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Acer, Boxelder, Box Elder Maple, Manitoba Maple 'Violaceum'

Acer negundo

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Family

Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Acer (AY-ser)

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Species

negundo (neg-UN-doh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Provides Winter Interest

Height

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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Acer negundo

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