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Species
Acer negundo
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Acer negundo subsp. negundo
- Plant type
- Tree
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- North American riverbanks
- Toxic to pets
- Not toxic
- Toxic to people
- Not toxic
- public plant
- 1 public plant
- collector
- 1 collector
At a glance
What Acer negundo is
Acer negundo is a tree with an upright habit. It is known as the box elder. It grows naturally along riverbanks in North America.
You will find it prefers full sun and medium watering. Living with this tree means providing a warm, moderately humid environment. It grows readily from seeds.
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- Rank
- Species
- Most common light
- Partial sun
- Most common watering
- Medium
- Most common temperature
- Cool
- Most common humidity
- Moderate
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
Timeline
People and Acer negundo
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial era
Indigenous use
People native to North America harvested the sap of this tree. They processed it as a source of sugar.
- 17th century
European introduction
Botanists first brought this species to European gardens. They were interested in its unique compound leaves compared to other maples.
- 20th century
Urban planting
City planners chose this tree for its rapid growth. You can still see them established in many older park systems today.
- Present day
Garden presence
You likely encounter this tree in established landscapes. Many growers appreciate it for its hardiness in diverse conditions.
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Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.
Partial sun
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Cool
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Moderate
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Cultivars
Acer negundo cultivars in the wild
Named varieties collectors have logged. Tap a cultivar to see its dedicated page.
Collectors
People growing Acer negundo
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Questions
Frequently asked about Acer negundo
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Acer negundo?
Acer negundo is a species in the Acer genus. Commonly known as Acer negundo subsp. boreale, a tree, and with a upright growth habit. Native to North American riverbanks.
How do you care for Acer negundo?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Acer negundo is Partial sun light, medium watering, cool temperatures, and moderate humidity.
How rare is Acer negundo?
Acer negundo is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
Where can I see real photos of Acer negundo?
Browse public Acer negundo collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Acer negundo on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Acer negundo, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Acer negundo collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.