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 · 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 …

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 …

Mar 1, 2019 · The boxelder (Acer negundo) is a fast growing, wide spreading, short stemmed tree of irregular shape. It is of medium size and under favorable conditions it attains a height of 50 to 80 feet …

Dec 1, 1990 · Boxelder (Acer negundo) is one of the most widespread and best known of the maples. Its other common names include ashleaf maple, boxelder maple, Manitoba maple, California boxelder, …

Oct 6, 2025 · What exactly are boxelder bugs? Boxelder bugs are half-inch-long insects that are easy to spot: matte black bodies with red or orange outlines, and wings that form a bright X pattern across...

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 …

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 syrup …

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Boxelder (Acer negundo), frequently located in rural bottomlands and neglected urban areas, is found throughout Ohio. It is the only maple tree native to Ohio that has compound leaves.