Acer interius Box elder (Aceraceae) Deciduous tree

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Acer interius
Box elder
Deciduous tree
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The Acer interius plant species is found in Northern N. America - Kansas, Nebraska and the Rocky Mountains. It is a member of the Aceraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Box elder. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. negundo interius. (Britt.)Sarg. Negundo aceroides

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Latin Name:  Acer interius
Common Name:  Box elder
Family:  Aceraceae
Author:  Britt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Riversides[204].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species, though judging by its native range it should be hardy in many parts of Britain. It is closely related to A. negundo and, like that species, is probably dioecious[235]. Some authorities see this plant as no more than a sub-species of A. negundo[257]. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained soil[11], preferring a sunny position but tolerating some shade[11, 200]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Chlorosis can sometimes develop as a result of iron deficiency when the plants are grown in alkaline soils, but in general maples are not fussy as to soil pH. Most maples are bad companion plants, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants[18, 20].

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