Acer negundo var. californicum

Box Elder: Deciduous CA Native tree in the Maple family to 40' tall and wide (or more). Features a broad canopy and a wide, gray trunk. In spring, the silky pink inflorescences hang from the tips of the branches as the leaves begin to emerge. Used as a restoration plant in riparian zones. Full sun to part shade. Enjoys regular moisture but can tlerate periods of drought. Deer resistant.