New England Wild Flower Society

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Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, boxelder

Ash-leaved maple is named for its leaf shape that resembles ash leaves, unlike other maple species. This species can thrive in extremely harsh conditions and will often seed around gardens. Ash-leaved maple has high wildlife value as a host plant for Lepidoptera and as a food source for birds.


Height: 30-50 ft
Spread: 30-50 ft
Hardiness Zone: 2-10


Bloom Color: Yellow

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Dry
• Wet
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Fruit
• Fall Foliage
Attracts Wildlife
• Host Plant
Tolerance
• Compaction Tolerant
• Urban Environment
• Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
• Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization
Landscape Use
• Hedge/screening
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Bright Yellow to Bronze Fall Foliage
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


Arieh Tal (c) Arieh Tal
Arieh Tal (c) Arieh Tal
Jean Baxter (c) Native Plant Trust
Jean Baxter (c) Native Plant Trust
Arthur Haines (c) Arthur Haines
Arthur Haines (c) Arthur Haines