SEEDS OF BOX ELDER - ACER NEGUNDO
Elegant tree perfect for paths, gardens and parks. Fast growing. Honey production. The wood is used in decorative applications, for paper pulp and low-cost furniture. This tree is used in cities for its resistance to urban pollution.
Native to North America this tree can reach 10-15 m in height. Unlike most Maples which usually have palmate leaves this one has pinnate leaves. The flowers are small and appear in early spring on drooping racemes 10-20 cm long.
Adapts to any soil as long as it is sandy and chalky.
Depending on the geographical areas and altitude sowing can take place from February to April. To obtain a more regular and faster germination stratify in cold the seeds for 40-90 days before the sowing. It is possible to use a sowing substrate for potting or soil from the garden together with a sowing substrate if the sowing is made directly into the garden. The substrate must be wet but not soggy until the germination is completed.
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| Average germination (%) | 50 |
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| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
| Flower colour | Green |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy |
| Plant use | Gardening, Greenfilter, Honey producing plant, Pollution tolerant, Singular, Street Tree, Timber, Urban garden |
| Seeds per gram | 25 |
| Soil - Ph | No preference |
| Soil - Type | No preference |
| Stratification | Yes |
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