Trail Stop 6

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Nature Trails

Manitoba Maple, Maple-ash, Ashleaf Maple, Water-ash, Sugar Maple

This tree is but one of the many different maples native to North America. Boxelder, however, is unique in that it has a compound leaf. As some common names suggest, its leaves resemble ash. You will commonly find it extensively planted as a quick growing ornamental tree. It can be tapped for its sugary sap. Some other uses include furniture and pulp for paper.

Quick ID:
Medium height tree. Leaves are opposite on the branch and compound with 3 - 7 leaflets. Leaflets can be serrate or lobed above the middle. Twigs are smooth and shiny green. Leaves with 3 leaflets resemble leaves of poison-ivy.