Aug 12, 2025 · Boxelder trees in the landscape very often begin as volunteer seedlings that sprout from seeds from nearby trees. It is a very fast-growing tree that can reach a 1-foot …

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]

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

In North America, boxelder (Acer negundo) has an expansive range that extends from the east coast to California and from Canada to Southern Mexico. Boxelders are known for their …

Learn to identify a box elder tree.