That's why I just learned to call it ashleaf maple - who the heck came up with Box Elder? - then I find thisBox Elder, also called Ashleaf Maple. It is related to maples, but the leaves look like ash leaves, hence the name. I think the wood is softer, and thus less dense, than most other maples. I'd categorize it as decent firewood.
They grow back from the stump or roots. Its a weed. My BIL cut one down to a stub and it grew back with a vengance.
Renewable energy.
Box Elder and Ash leaf Maple are both correctly used, it has winged samaras that puts it in the maple class.
This is the only tree I feel repugnance for. The leaves look like Poison Ivy and it gives me the creeps.
We use essential cookies to make this site work, and optional cookies to enhance your experience.