This fast-growing and fairly short-lived perennial tree, also known as Box Elder, reaches 80 feet in height. It often has several trunks and can form thickets that grow greenish yellow leaves with a March to April bloom time. This tree grows in full sun, in medium to wet soil, and produces winged seeds that birds and squirrels feed on. It tolerates a variety of soils including dry and clay soil, but is intolerant to shade.
These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services
In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.
P.O. Box 271968, Fort Collins, CO 80527-1968
fortcollinsaudubonmembership@gmail.com. Visit site320 EAST VINE DRIVE, FORT COLLINS, CO 80524
970.416.6931 |
audubonrockies@audubon.orgFind local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.
7029 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-4924
1950 Laport Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 482-6285
2000 East Prospect Road, Ft. Collins, CO 80525
(800) 748-0882
1000 North Highway 287, Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 484-2221
2121 East Mulberry, Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 482-1984
6595 Odell Place, Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 530-1222
PO Box 100 605 25th Street, Greeley, CO 80632
(800) 782-5947
101 East 4th Street Road, Greeley, CO 80631
(800) 421-4234
13022 East 136th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-6708
5380 Vivian Street, Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 431-7333
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Doing a little prep and research before you go to the nursery will save headaches and ensure you build the best habitat possible.
Bird-friendly landscaping provides food, saves water, and fights climate change.
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