Box Elder (Acer negundo) 12 inch organic rooted sapling

The box elder (Acer negundo) is a deciduous tree native to North America, and naturalized across Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and areas of South America such as Guatemala. The box elder hardiness zone is 2 to 9. The tree can grow between 35 and 80 feet tall. The tree flowers in early Spring and fruits in Autumn. The box elder provides food and shelter for a diversity of wildlife. The wildlife party you’ll be inviting to your garden is a good one, be prepared for something resembling a cake and tinsel. The tree is a choice host for the rosy maple moth (Dryocampa rubicunda) to lay its larvae. The gorgeous moth creature will even visit you in suburbia if you plant this tree right. Birds such as sparrows, mockingbirds, chickadees, robins, blue jays, and the Evening Grosbeak feed on and from the box elder tree. Moreover, the tree provides sustenance and shelter for squirrels, rabbits, and deer. Indigenous people work with the tree to harvest its sweet syrup, and its wood for ceremonial incense and woodcarving crafts. The tree requires at least six hours of direct sunlight to thrive, and it prefers moist, well-draining soil. In the Summer, this fast-growing tree will offer you ample shade. This offer is $35 for one 12 inch organic rooted sapling. Free shipping. Portland Plant Paradise does not mail out to PO Boxes without explicit customer permission in writing. Portland Plant Paradise requires a consult with every plant purchase. Please note: a customer consult with the owner of Portland Plant Paradise is required before the sale of any plant. Portland Plant Paradise ethics requires that the prospective customer purchases any plant product for a humane purpose only. No payment required to schedule a consult. The shop will not mail plant product until we have a consult. Please email us at portlandplantparadise@gmail.com to schedule a consult. Portland Plant Paradise does not provide product refunds. Portland Plant Paradise does not offer delivery or pick-up services. Look forward to meeting you.