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boxelder
Scientific Name: Acer negundo var. texanum
Family: Aceraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Acer negundo: The Boxelder Maple
Acer negundo, commonly known as box elder, boxelder maple, ash-leaved maple, or maple ash, is a maple species native to North America.
Considerations for Pets
- Acer species have been reported to cause skin irritation.
Considerations for Children
- Acer species have been reported to cause skin irritation.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acer negundo
- Common Names: box elder, boxelder maple, ash-leaved maple, maple ash
- It belongs to the soapberry family.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America.
- Also found in Europe, China, and Australia.
- In some regions, it has become more broadly established.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Forms a 40- to 50-foot-tall rounded canopy with light green foliage.
- Considered by some to be an undesirable tree for urban environments.
- Adaptable urban tree.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The boxelder bug (Boisea trivittata) is commonly found on boxelder trees, as well as maple and ash trees.
- The western boxelder bug (Boisea rubrolineata) is often found around homes and buildings.