Baron Boxelder

Other Names: Manitoba Maple

Description:

This male selection is a dramatic improvement on the species with its uniformly rounded shape, does not produce prolific seeds like the species; a very durable shade tree for the toughest of locations and an all-round better choice

Ornamental Features:

Baron Boxelder has emerald green foliage throughout the season. The compound leaves turn yellow in fall. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. The furrowed gray bark is not particularly outstanding.

Landscape Attributes:

Baron Boxelder is a deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage.

This tree will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should only be pruned in summer after the leaves have fully developed, as it may 'bleed' sap if pruned in late winter or early spring. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

• Insects

Baron Boxelder is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Shade

Plant Characteristics:

Baron Boxelder will grow to be about 45 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 50 feet. It has a high canopy with a typical clearance of 8 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.

This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is an amazingly adaptable plant, tolerating both dry conditions and even some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments.

This is a selection of a native North American species.