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Unlike most other maples (which usually have simple, palmately lobed leaves), Acer negundo has pinnately compound leaves that usually have three to seven leaflets. [7] Simple leaves are also occasionally present; technically, these are single-leaflet compound leaves.
Ash-leaved maple (also known as box elder) is named for its compound leaves that resemble ash leaves, unlike other members of the maples (Acer). It is a fast-growing, though short-lived, tree that can tolerate stressful growing conditions.
Leaf Description: Opposite, pinnately compound, 3-5 leaflets (can be 7-9), ovate or lanceolate, 2-4" long, serrated, lobed, bright green leaflets. Petiole is 2-3" long.
Hardy and fast-growing, Acer negundo (Box Elder) is a suckering, vigorous, deciduous tree of upright habit with an irregular rounded canopy of widely spreading branches. The opposite, pinnately compound, light green leaves are composed of 3-7 leaflets, 6-15 in. long (15-37 cm), which turn a dull yellow in the fall.
31 Ιαν 2024 · Plant Characteristics: Known for its odd-pinnate compound leaves and fast growth, Acer negundo is a deciduous tree that adds a unique texture to gardens. Its hardiness and adaptability make it a preferred choice for varied landscapes.
The leaves of Boxelder are odd-pinnate with three to five leaflets. The leaves are up to 20 cm (7.9 in) long. The leaf color is green to white-colored. The leaf margin is serrated.
Widespread in North America, and extending to Guatemala and Honduras in Central America (see subsp. mexicanum), Acer negundo has the distinction of being the only maple to possess the combined characteristics of apetalous flowers and compound leaves.
