Box Elder

A fast-growing, soft maple with not-maple-typical leaves. Recognition Shoots are olive green Illustration, Franz Schmidt, Österreichs allgemeine Baumzucht. Toxicity Some indication that seeds might be toxic to horses but other than pollen allergies, seems relatively harmless for humans. Split wood with signs of invasion. Wood Qualified as a soft maple. Short, close-grained like other maples. Not…