Is this a boxelder tree? spring branch & bark

mnlanierclan · 9th May 2011, 12:15 PM

we have these trees all over my property in Anoka County, MN (just north of the Twin Cities) we have 5.5 acres of sandy pasture and old woodlands. they woodland areas are overgrown and these trees are all well over 50 feet tall and have very thick trunks. The branches are long and stretch out in all different directions, sometimes causing the tree to lean sideways. Are these boxelder trees? I picked these today, May 8th.

Brent Ferris · 12th May 2011, 10:43 PM

I suppose boxelder is possible, but post a pic when the leaves are fully out and lay them flat -- boxelder has a compound leaf typically 5-7 leaflets, so keep all leaflets as the whole leaf when you post. It also has opposite branching.

9th May 2011, 12:15 PM	#1
mnlanierclan I'm new here so be nice Join Date: May 2011 Location: MN Posts: 1	Is this a boxelder tree? spring branch & bark we have these trees all over my property in Anoka County, MN (just north of the Twin Cities) we have 5.5 acres of sandy pasture and old woodlands. they woodland areas are overgrown and these trees are all well over 50 feet tall and have very thick trunks. The branches are long and stretch out in all different directions, sometimes causing the tree to lean sideways. Are these boxelder trees? I picked these today, May 8th. Attached Thumbnails

12th May 2011, 10:43 PM	#2
Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,557	Re: Is this a boxelder tree? spring branch & bark I suppose boxelder is possible, but post a pic when the leaves are fully out and lay them flat -- boxelder has a compound leaf typically 5-7 leaflets, so keep all leaflets as the whole leaf when you post. It also has opposite branching. __________________ My business: Tree Pruning and Removals -- Strump Removals -- Advice -- Consulting -- Arborist Reports Consulting Forester If you want an honest opinion, call Brent Ferris...because, Trees want to Live Too ! We do great jobs, even in small yards. Free Estimates Oakville to Oshawa - North to Bradford (Will travel further if cost of travelling covered) Email -- treeshaveneeds@3web.com Cell 416-460-5704

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