Box elder tree with sprawling leafy green canopy, gnarled trunk, skyward branches, blue sky

Box Elder Tree

1-2 Feet / 25
$69.99
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Box elder tree with sprawling leafy green canopy, gnarled trunk, skyward branches, blue sky
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Box Elder Tree

$69.99 Unit price $2.80 each
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Ship Date: Ships in November 2026

Quick Facts

Exposure: Full Sun

Height at Maturity: Over 25 Feet

Usage: Landscaping

Shipped As: Bare-root

Planting Zones: 2-9

Product Details

Buy Box Elder Trees -Acer Negundo Online Wholesale

Box Elder Trees is a fast-growing, long-living North American native species and member of the maple family. It is a hardy species that grows in the entire contiguous United States.

Box Elder Trees Are Very Adaptable 

Because it is so adaptable to a wide temperature range, it is a favorite for gardeners and landscapers throughout the U.S. It plays a prominent role in parks, is installed along boulevards and sidewalks, and is used as a shade tree in backyards.

Some other common names for Acer Negundo are the following:

  • Ash-Leaf Maple
  • Ashleaf maple
  • Box elder

The name and spelling variations refer to the same lovely type.

This Tree Is a Resilient Species

After it lays down healthy roots, it is pollution-resistant, disease-resistant, and drought-resistant. It's also attractive to wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and bees—is pollution-resistant, disease-resistant, and drought-resistant after it lays down healthy roots. It's attractive to wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and bees--each species is a pollinator that can foster plant health.

When you plant it, ensure you find a full sunshine location. It also needs well-draining but moist soil; during an extended drought, you must provide about one to two inches of water per week.

As it expends a lot of energy with its quick growth pattern of two to three additional feet per year, so add organic compost or fertilizer at least twice yearly to keep it well-fed. Before the snow flies, it should receive an insulating cover of an inch or two of hardwood mulch in the coldest zones.

The gardener only needs to do essential maintenance to maintain it.

It Is A Medium Size Tree

It is a middle-sized type, generally reaching a mature height of around fifty feet and a forty-foot canopy width. The trunk is upright and light to medium brown.

The Tree Has Stunning Stems

The leaves of the this tree are opposite on the brown stems, oval, serrated, and with lobes. The color is bright green on top and a bit lighter underneath. In late spring, they have tiny cream-yellow flowers; however, the size is so small they are almost unnoticeable.

T.N. Nursery recommends the box elder tree for anyone who wants a fast-growing, lovely shade type.

This plant is a rapid-growing native tree from North America. It's sometimes known as ash-leaved maple. It is definitely a member of the maple tree group, but it's unique because of its compound leaves. The leaves can be several inches long and are a bright light green. It produces separate male and female flowers, meaning it's a distinct male and female tree. It prefers wet soils, which is helpful. Watch out for boxelder bugs and be careful, as they often grow near poison ivy. The Box Elder Tree is a resilient choice for quick shade and difficult sites.

Bare-root Box Elder Tree with slender brown trunk and tangled roots

 

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Ryder Adams
Turned Out Better Than I Planned!

I wasn’t sure how a bare-root Box Elder would travel, but this one arrived fresh, hydrated, and ready to plant. I’m thrilled with how effortlessly it’s settling into my yard.

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Skylar Hughes
My First Bare Root Tree Success

I was nervous about trying a bare-root plant, but this one made it easy. Simple to plant and growing better than my potted trees.

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Peyton Riley
Excelling in Moist Ground

I planted it near a damp area most trees hate, but the Box Elder loves it. Very hardy species.

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Carson James
A Lovely Sapling With Room to Grow

Even in its first year, the form is shaping up well. I can already see how pretty it will be once mature.

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Luna Barrett
Great Option for Fast Landscaping

If you want a tree that establishes quickly, this is the one. Mine doubled in size in no time.

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Grayson Foster
Surpassed Everything I Hoped For

The tree looked healthier than anything I’ve bought locally. Strong root structure, no damage, and beautiful new growth.

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Aria Mitchell
Wildlife-Friendly Choic

I planted the Box Elder near my creek, and it’s already attracting birds and insects. Great tree for boosting habitat.

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Liam Donovan
Came Sleeping, Now Stunning

At first it didn’t look like much, but once spring warmth hit, it leafed out quickly. Now it’s a bright spot in my yard.

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Everly Hayes
Secure, Thoughtful Packaging

The tree arrived snugly wrapped and moist. Zero damage during shipping, which is rare these days.

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Jaxon Stewart
A Consistently Strong Native Tree

I prefer planting natives on my property, and this Box Elder is a hardy addition. It’s thriving despite my rocky soil.

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Nova Greene
Great Value for the Price

For the cost, I expected something tiny, but the tree had a strong trunk and thick roots. Great bang for the buck!

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Harper Collins
Handled Transplant Shock Like a Champ

I’ve had trees sulk after planting, but not this one. The Box Elder perked up almost immediately and looks fantastic.

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Mason Rivera
Perfect for Shade Planning

I planted this to create future shade near my workshop. It’s already growing taller every week—exactly what I wanted.

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Brooklyn Carter
Healthy Roots, Happy Tree

The root system was full, hydrated, and clearly fresh. Tennessee Wholesale Nursery delivered quality once again.

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Aiden Brooks
Surprisingly Fast Grower

My Box Elder arrived as a dormant stick, but it pushed out leaves within days. I’m impressed by how quickly it took off