Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
negundo
ID:
515311

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1056 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514643



Common Names

  • Boxelder
  • Ash-leaved Maple
  • Three-leaved Maple


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Synonyms

  • Negundo fraxinus Bourg. [unknown]
  • Negundo negundo H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Negundium trifoliatum Raf. [unknown]
  • Negundium lobatum Raf. [unknown]
  • Negundium fraxinifolium Raf. [unknown]
  • Negundium fraxineum Steud. [unknown]
  • Negundo aceroides Moench [unknown]
  • Negundo virginianum Medik. [unknown]
  • Acer californicum texanum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer fauriei H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Acer fraxinifolium Nutt. [unknown]
  • Acer fraxinifolium Raf. [unknown]
  • Acer lobatum Raf. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo angustissimum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer negundo bicolor Pax [unknown]
  • Acer negundo boreale A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer negundo flamingo Geerinck [unknown]
  • Acer negundo fructurubro A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer negundo glabrescens A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer negundo lanceolatum A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer negundo latifolium Sarg. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo loeveorum B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Acer negundo sanguineum L.Martin [unknown]
  • Acer negundo trifoliatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acer negundo variegatum (Jacques) Geerinck [unknown]
  • Acer negundo violaceum (Booth ex G.Kirchn.) F.Seym. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo wesmaelianum Geerinck [unknown]
  • Acer trifoliatum Raf. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo quinatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo heterophyllum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo aureonotatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo aureolimbatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo auratum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo insigne Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo poseudocalifornicum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo pruinosum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo nanum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo crispum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo angustifolium Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo guttatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo aureomaculatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo aureomarginatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo versicolor Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo argenteovariegatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo argenteomarginatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo argenteolimbatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo rubifolium Pax & Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo giganteum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo chrysophyllum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo rubescens Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo petiolatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo lutescens Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo discolor Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo aureovariegatum (Wesm.) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo luteopictum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo argenteonotatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Negundo fraxinifolium crispum Loudon [unknown]
  • Negundo fraxinifolium violaceum Booth ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Rulac negundo (L.) Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Acer negundo negundo [unknown]
  • Acer negundo negundo [unknown]
  • Negundo aceroides violaceus (Booth ex G.Kirchn.) W.A.Weber [unknown]
  • Negundo aceroides violaceum G.Kirchn. [unknown]
  • Rulac negundo latifolia Nieuwl. [unknown]

Description

Acer negundo (also called Box Elder, among many other common names) is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 25 meters in height. It has a rounded crown and its bark is gray-brown with shallow fissures. It is native to North America and grows in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Acer negundo has many uses, including as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acer negundo var. arizonicum Sarg.
Acer negundo var. californicum (Torr. & A.Gray) Sarg.
Acer negundo sub. interius (Britton) Á.Löve & D.Löve
Acer negundo sub. mexicanum (DC.) Wesm.
Acer negundo var. texanum Pax
Acer negundo var. violaceum (Booth ex Loudon) H.Jaeger

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer negundo has small yellow flowers. Its seeds are small, brown and winged. Its seedlings have two opposite, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer negundo can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be potted up into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a cold frame. Plant out in the autumn.

Where to Find Acer negundo

Acer negundo is native to North America and can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams and rivers.

Acer negundo FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer negundo?

Acer negundo

Where is Acer negundo found?

Acer negundo is found in forests in North America.

What is the growth habit of Acer negundo?

Acer negundo is a deciduous tree with a rounded growth habit.

Species in the Acer genus

Acer acuminatum, Acer albopurpurascens, Acer amamiense, Acer amplum, Acer argutum, Acer barbinerve, Acer bornmuelleri, Acer brachystephyanum, Acer buergerianum, Acer caesium, Acer calcaratum, Acer caloneurum, Acer campbellii, Acer campestre, Acer capillipes, Acer cappadocicum, Acer carpinifolium, Acer caudatifolium, Acer caudatum, Acer chapaense, Acer chiangdaoense, Acer cinerascentiforme, Acer circinatum, Acer cissifolium, Acer confertifolium, Acer cordatum, Acer coriaceifolium, Acer coriaceum, Acer crassum, Acer crataegifolium, Acer davidii, Acer diabolicum, Acer discolor, Acer distylum, Acer duplicatoserratum, Acer elegantulum, Acer emeiense, Acer erianthum, Acer erythranthum, Acer eucalyptoides, Acer fabri, Acer fengii, Acer fenzelianum, Acer foveolatum, Acer freemanii, Acer glabrum, Acer gracilifolium, Acer granatense, Acer griseum, Acer guanense,

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References