
Acer negundo - Wikipedia
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]
How to Manage and Identify the Boxelder Tree - Treehugger
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 half …
Boxelder Trees: Types, Leaves, Bark, Fruit (With Pictures ...
Jul 6, 2022 · The boxelder (also written box elder) is a fast-growing, short-lived deciduous tree native to North America. The tree is a species of maple tree in the genus Acer and soapberry family …
Boxelder - Acer negundo | The Morton Arboretum
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 | UMN Extension
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 lakeshores and …
Acer negundo - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
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 irregular rounded …
How to Identify and Remove Boxelder Trees - The Spruce
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 help stabilize …
Acer negundo (Ash-Leaf Maple, Ashleaf maple, Boxelder, Box elder ...
Boxelder is a deciduous tree in the maple family (Sapindaceae) and has the greatest range of all the maples. In North Carolina, it grows from the upper coastal plain into the piedmont and mountain …
Box Elder (Acer negundo): Benefits, Challenges, and Uses
Acer negundo, commonly known as Box Elder, Boxelder Maple, or Manitoba Maple, is a fast-growing, short-lived deciduous tree native to North America. Recognized for its compound leaves and …
What Is a Boxelder Tree? Identification & Common Problems
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 other maples …