Genus and species: Acer negundo

Leaves: The leaves are opposite and compound. They are approximately 6" (15cm) long, usually containing 3-7 leaflets.(View Measured Leaf)The leaflets are elliptical, pointed at the tips, coarsely saw-toothed, about 2-4" (5-10cm) long and 1-1.5" (2.5-4cm) wide, light green and no hair on top of leaf and generally paler on the bottom of the leaf. (View Leaves)

Bark: The bark tends to be a lighter brownish-gray and has narrow ridges. (View Bark) Twigs are generally hairless, green, form rings at nodes and are slender.

Fruit: Since the Boxelder is a member of the Maple family, it has keys as the fruit of the tree. The keys are about 1-1.5" (2.5-4cm) long, light brown in color, flat, and they have long, curved wings. Also, they often appear in large clusters. (View Fruit)

Tree: As pictured to the left, the tree has a short trunk and is rounded. Usually 30-60' (9-18m) tall.

Range and Habitat: Commonly found in moist areas or by the side of the road. Can be naturally found from Alberta east to New York, south to Florida and west to Texas.