Acer negundo var. violaceum
Acer negundo var. violaceum (Boxelder)
is a tall wide fully hardy perennial deciduous tree with pink flowers in early Spring, late Spring and mid Spring. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. It has average drought tolerance.Soil
Acer negundo var. violaceum grows in soils ranging from a pH of 5.5 (very acidic ranges from 5.2 to 5.5) to 7.5 (neutral ranges from 6.6 to 7.5). It is adapted to clay loam, loamy sand, sandy clay, sandy clay loam, sandy loam, silt loam, silty clay and silty clay loam soils, and prefers medium fertility.
Growth
This is a rounded tree has a fast rate of growth has an ultimate height of 8m / 26.2ft and spread of 6m / 19.7ft.
Uses
Architectural, attractive foliage, flowering tree and low maintenance.
Tolerances
Salt/sea spray (medium).
Progagation
Propagation techniques include cuttings, grafting and seed.
-25°C / -13F 5.5 to 7.5 8m / 26.2ft 6m / 19.7ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Acer |
| Specific epithet ? | negundo |
| Variety ? | violaceum |
| Common names |
|---|
| Boxelder (United States) |
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- The young plants of Pseudopanax crassifolius and Pseudopanax ferox from New Zealand grow spiny leaves to deter what is now an extinct giant flightless bird called a Moa from eating them. Once these small trees grow above about 8 feet tall the leaves change shape and texture to flattened spinless softer leaves. When mature it branches out to form a canopy.
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