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Boxelder
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Boxelder

Acer negundo

Boxelder offers abundant early-season pollen and moderate nectar to honeybees, aiding initial brood rearing when few other sources are available. Peak bloom aligns with March to April in its range. As a fast-growing tree, it can spread aggressively in moist soils, potentially becoming weedy, and attracts boxelder bugs that may invade structures.

Nectarmedium
Pollenhigh
BloomMarch–April
USDA zones3-9
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeNorth America
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