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Boxelder (Acer negundo, Aceraceae) Details

Boxelder (Acer negundo, Aceraceae)

Family: Aceraceae
Scientific Name: Acer negundo
Common Name: Boxelder
Adopted? Yes

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Union University Arboretum
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Jackson Area Arboretum Consortium
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For More Information
Mark Bolyard, Chair for the Biology Department, 731-661-6586, mbolyard@uu.edu
Michael Schiebout, Director for the Arboretum, 731-661-6599, mschiebout@uu.edu
To Adopt a Tree
University Relations, 731-661-5050

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June 24, 2013 - Union launches arboretum on campus (Union News)
May 12, 2013 - Trees planted for new, campuswide arboretum (C&C)

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Laurie Williams, Memphis Botanic Garden
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