Acer negundo subsp. negundo

Acer negundo subsp. negundo

Native to:
United States | AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | Virgin Islands

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Sapindaceae
Genus:
Acer
Species:
Acer negundo subsp. negundo

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
2000 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
yellow-green

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, squirrels, small mammals
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fall Color:
yellow

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily with cold stratification. Fresh seed germinates better than stored seed.

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