That tree is the humble box elder, Acer negundo. Even though they are a type of maple, box elder trees historically have been disdained by landscapers and arborists so much, and for so long ...

Boxelder trees, also known as ash-leaved maples, are one of the most common and adaptable urban trees in North America—though they also may be the "messiest" from a visual perspective.

The boxelder bug is a relatively harmless insect that’s named after its main food source — the box elder tree. They feed off of the female versions of these trees — which are the only ones ...

Box elder bugs are a small, noninvasive pest known to inhabit any areas where box elder maple trees are found. These little bugs are particularly adept at squirming their way inside homes and ...

There are no box elder trees on our property or anywhere else in the neighborhood as far as I know, but box elder (Acer negundo) is a member of the maple (Acer) genus and the bugs will hang out ...

The major source of food for this bug is box elder trees, but they will also feed on maples, ash, plum, cherry, apple, peach, and grape. We often see large numbers of lady beetles as well.

Most young fruit trees need at least a few years of growth before they're mature enough to bloom and set fruit. The male flowers on a Sensation box elder add color and beauty to the spring landscape.