Ash-Leaf Maple
Acer negundo L.
Acer negundo, commonly known as Ash-Leaf Maple, is a species of maple native to North America. It is a fast-growing tree with opposite, ash-like compound leaves. It has been naturalized in many regions outside its native range, including South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Europe, and parts of Asia. It is sometimes regarded as weedy or invasive.
Description
Acer negundo belongs to the genus Acer in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to North America, ranging from Canada to Honduras. The tree is characterized by its fast growth and short lifespan. It has been introduced and naturalized in numerous regions, including parts of Europe, South America, and Asia. It is also known by several common names, including box elder, boxelder maple, and Manitoba maple.
Other common names
Box-elder, Ash-leaved mapleAsh-Leaf MapleAsh-Leaved MapleAsh-Leaved Maple, Box-ElderAshleaf MapleBox ElderBox-ElderBox-Elder MapleBoxelderBoxelder MapleCalifornia BoxelderManitoba MapleThree-Leaf MapleThree-Leaved MapleWestern Box-Elder
Distribution
Portugal Continental · Faial Island · TR · RU · ZA · HR · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · BR · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · DZ · GB · IT · NO · PT · DK · BY · HU · MK · FR · GR · UA · AR · Austria · Azores · Estonia
Synonyms
Negundo fraxinusNegundo negundoNegundium trifoliatumNegundium lobatumNegundium fraxinifoliumNegundium fraxineumNegundo aceroidesNegundo virginianumAcer californicum var. texanumAcer faurieiAcer fraxinifoliumAcer fraxinifoliumAcer lobatumAcer negundo f. angustissimumAcer negundo f. bicolorAcer negundo subsp. borealeAcer negundo f. flamingoAcer negundo f. fructurubroAcer negundo f. glabrescensAcer negundo f. lanceolatumAcer negundo f. latifoliumAcer negundo f. loeveorumAcer negundo f. sanguineumAcer negundo var. trifoliatumAcer negundo f. variegatumAcer negundo f. violaceumAcer negundo f. wesmaelianumAcer trifoliatumAcer negundo f. quinatumAcer negundo f. heterophyllum
