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Arizona boxelder

Scientific Name: Acer negundo var. arizonicum

Family: Aceraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

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Arizona Boxelder (Acer negundo var. arizonicum)

The Arizona boxelder, scientifically known as Acer negundo var. arizonicum, is a variety of boxelder found in North America.

Considerations for Pets

  • Boxelder bugs are known to gather in large clusters, which might be intimidating to some pets.
  • The text mentions the presence of boxelder bugs on tomato plants and bougainvillea, suggesting potential interaction with garden plants that pets might access.

Considerations for Children

  • Boxelder bugs are known to gather in large clusters, which might be intimidating to some children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Acer negundo var. arizonicum Sarg.
  • Synonyms: Acer negundo L. var. arizonicum Sarg.
  • Family: Aceraceae (based on the inclusion of Acer negundo in the text, although this is not explicitly stated.)

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Arizona boxelder is found in North America.
  • Specifically mentioned locations include Arizona and New Mexico, where it can be the dominant overstory tree.
  • It is also found in Zion National Park.
  • The text also mentions locations like Box Elder, South Dakota; Flagstaff, Arizona; Chandler, Arizona; Gilbert, Arizona; Payson, Arizona; and Sedona, Arizona in other contexts (real estate listings, distances).

Morphological Characteristics

  • The boxelder tree has winter deciduous, compound leaves.
  • Leaves usually have three, five, or sometimes seven dentate leaflets.
  • Occasionally, leaves are not fully divided.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Boxelder bugs (Boisea trivittata) are commonly found on boxelder trees, as well as maple and ash trees.
  • The text also mentions the presence of boxelder bugs on tomato plants and bougainvillea.
  • Cankerworms colonize cottonwoods more when they are located under box elder trees.

Quirky Facts

  • The sap of the Rocky Mountain boxelder (another variety of Acer negundo) can be used for sugar and syrup production.

Ecological Role

  • Boxelder bugs are considered a common pest around the Phoenix Metro area.
  • Dead boxelder bugs in wall voids can attract beetles.

Related Pests

  • Boxelder bugs (Boisea trivittata) are commonly found on boxelder trees.