Acer negundo, also known as the box elder, boxelder maple, Manitoba maple or ash-leaved maple, is a species of maple native to North America from Canada to Honduras. [3]

Jul 6, 2022 · Boxelder is a deciduous, broadleaved, medium-sized tree with a broad, irregular crown and rounded shape. Its identifying features are bright green lance-shaped ovate leaves …

Jun 14, 2024 · The boxelder, also known as ash-leaved maple, is a common urban tree in North America known for its adaptability, drought tolerance, and vibrant autumn colors in the western …

Aug 12, 2025 · Boxelder trees are a type of maple and are often not ideal for landscaping due to their plain look and aggressive self-seeding. Although they grow rapidly in various soils and …

Boxelder is actually a native maple tree. While very cold hardy, boxelder is not widely sold due to its ability to self-seed aggressively.

Boxelder produces sap high in sugar content and can be used to produce syrup sometimes called "mountain molasses." Native Americans used the cambium for food, boiled down the sap for …

Boxelder (Acer negundo) is a native, fast-growing maple tree, found throughout Minnesota except for the far northeastern corner of the state. It is most common on river floodplains and along …

Jun 24, 2025 · Discover the unique characteristics and ecological role of boxelder trees (Acer negundo), including their rapid growth, deciduous nature, and as a food source for wildlife. …

Acer negundo, commonly known as box elder, is a suckering, fast-growing, weak-wooded, medium-sized, deciduous tree that typically grows 30-50’ (less frequently to 70’) tall with an …

Aug 22, 2025 · The boxelder tree, scientifically known as Acer negundo, is a widely distributed and adaptable species belonging to the maple family (Sapindaceae). It stands out among …