20-Year Height: 18 feet Growth Rate: rapid
Growth Habit: multi-stemmed, irregular crown
Drought Tolerance: highShade Tolerance: tolerant
Flower: white
Foliage: green
Soils: adapted to all soil typesWildlife Value: nesting site Disease/Pests: stem decay
Native to MT: yes
Other: sap used to make syrup, highly sensitive to phenoxy herbicides, boxelder bugs can be a nuisance
Photo Credit: Herman, D.E. et al.; provided by ND State Soil Conservation Committee, USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database; USDA-NRCS
Box Elder - Bundle of 25 Trees
There will be no return or refunds once your plants have been picked up. These arrive bare root in bundles from the nursery, minimal die off is to be expected.
No plants will be shipped. All plants will need to be picked up at 334 North 9th Street Columbus MT sometime in May. Once we have a delivery date from the nursery you will be notified of your pickup date. The SCD can not store plants or be responsible for extended care.