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boxelder
Scientific Name: Acer negundo var. violaceum
Family: Aceraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Acer negundo: The Boxelder
Acer negundo, commonly known as box elder, boxelder maple, ash-leaved maple, or maple ash, is a maple species native to North America. It is also found in Europe, China, and Australia today.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that maples in the Acer genus, including box elder, have been reported to cause skin irritation.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions that maples in the Acer genus, including box elder, 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
- Belongs to the soapberry family.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America.
- Also found in Europe, China, and Australia.
- Originally native to portions of the southern tier and Susquehana Valley, but has become more broadly established.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Forms a 40- to 50-foot-tall rounded canopy of very light green foliage.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The boxelder bug (Boisea trivittata) is frequently found on boxelder trees, as well as maple and ash trees.
- Boxelder bugs feed on the leaves of the boxelder.
Ecological Role
- Considered by some as an undesirable tree for many urban situations.