How bad are box elders for bonsai?

[rodeolthr]

There was a member on here for some time from Albuquerque, whose name I cannot remember, and he posted a picture of an acer negundo that belonged to his teacher? that was very well developed. I've personally tried using them for bonsai when I lived where they were native. Given any extra water and more than a tablespoon of soil, they seem to have explosive growth.

 

[rodeolthr]

This is the picture that I remember. It was posted by @aml1014

 

[rodeolthr]

 

[Joe Dupre']

Well, ever the experimenter, I just might dig one this spring. I've really found some good trunks in the area. Hey, I've spent more time and money and gotten less in my life.

 

[just.wing.it]

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That may be the best example out there....but its still a lanky mess.
And I wonder where Aaron has been....we miss you A-A-Ron!

 

[Crazy Diamond]

Now serious, a friend of spanish bonsai forum; chian, have some decent negundos