Prefers a temperate climate with moderate to high humidity. Thrives in areas with a wide range of altitudes, from low-lying regions to higher elevations.
Boxelder Maple
The Box Elder Maple, also known as Acer negundo, is a deciduous tree native to eastern and northern North America. It can reach a height of 20 meters and prefers well-drained, slightly alkaline soils. This tree has multiple uses, as it provides fire retardant properties, serves as a food source for bees, and its foliage is consumed by cattle and pigs. Additionally, its sap can be tapped for maple syrup, known for its exceptionally white color compared to other maple sugars. The Box Elder Maple can also be maintained as a large shrub by readily coppicing.
Acer negundo
United States
- The Box Elder Maple is also known as the Manitoba Maple. - It is considered a weedy species in some areas due to its ability to spread rapidly. - The wood of the Box Elder Maple is often used for making furniture, cabinetry, and musical instruments. - This tree is known for its tolerance to urban environments and can be found in parks and along streets. - The Box Elder Maple is often used in windbreaks and shelterbelts due to its fast growth and ability to withstand harsh conditions.
Well drained and slightly alkaline soils.
Family: ACERACEAE
Native to eastern and northern North America, this species grows to 20 m. It is deciduous, dioecious and fairly fast growing. It prefers well drained and slightly alkaline soils.
It has fire retardant properties, is a good bee forage plant and the foliage is readily eaten by cattle and pigs. The sap can be tapped for maple syrup, the sugar from which is said to be whiter than any other maple sugar. It will coppice readily and can be maintained as a large shrub.