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Ash Leaved Maple

Ash Leaved Maple

Ash Leaved Maple

(Boxelder, Manitoba Maple)

Acer Negundo

A cold hardy, fast growing shade tree native to central Canada and the only maple to have compound leaves like an Ash tree. Occasionally planted in New Brunswick and suitable for wetter soil conditions. Seeds provide valuable food for local wildlife. It is said to have invasive tendencies as it produces abundant seed crops. Perhaps best planted on an open lawn where seedlings can be mowed. Trees have male and female flowers on separate trees so only female trees will produce seed.

Additional information

Foliage

Deciduous

Locale

Native to North America

Height

Medium (30-60ft)

Width

Moderate

Form

Irregular, Round

Growth Rate

Fast

Longevity

Moderate (50 to 100 years)

Hardiness Zones *

3, 4, 5

Sun Exposure

Full Sun (over 6 hrs)

Soil Preferences *

Moist, Slightly Acidic, Well Draining

Soil Tolerances

Clay, Dry, Slightly Alkaline, Wet

Other Tolerances

Occasional Flooding

Wildlife Value

Birds (fruits/seeds), Insect Pollinators (flowers), Small Mammals (fruits/seeds)

Seed Collection

Personally in NB

Planting Considerations

Can Reseed Aggressively, Intolerant of Full Shade, Messy Seed Litter, Produces Suckers, Prone to Ice Damage