Acer negundo - Box Elder (Plant) Size:1G South Coast Ranges

South Coast Ranges

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This yellow/orange monkeyflower will brighten any garden

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Acer negundo - Box Elder (Plant) Size:1G South Coast RangesBox elder grows quickly to provide summer shade. Its surface roots may pose a threat to foundations and sidewalks if planted too close. Requires moderate to regular summer watering, but can become drought tolerant with age. Plant Characteristics Family Name Sapindaceae Species Name Acer negundo Common Name Box Elder Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Moderate Soil Type Loam, medium draining Flower