Box elder, Black Maple
It is a temperate plant. A plant native to north America. It prefers well drained alkaline soils. It does best in a protected sunny position. It is frost resistant but damaged by drought. It often grows on lake shores and stream banks. It can stand occasional flooding. It can grow in arid places. It suits hardiness zones 5-9. At Anvers Chocolate factory. Arboretum Tasmania.
Also known as:
Amerikanski javor, Ash-leaved Maple, Manitoba maple, Three-leaved maple
Synonyms
- Acer fauriei H. Léveillé & Vaniot.
- Negundo aceroides Moench.
- and others
Edible Portion
- Bark, Sap, Seeds
Where does Box elder grow?
Found in: Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Britain, Canada, Central America, China, East Africa, Europe, France, Greece, Guatemala, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, North America, Slovenia, South America, Spain, Tasmania, Turkey, United States, Zimbabwe
Notes: There are about 120-150 Acer species. This one can become invasive.
Growing Box elder, Black Maple
Cultivation: It can be grown from ripened seed. It can also be grown by grafting. Both male and female trees must be grown if seed are required.
Edible Uses: The sugary sap can be eaten. It is normally collected on a sunny day following a freezing night. Self sown seedling shoots are eaten. The seed are boiled and eaten after the wings have been removed. The inner bark or cambium is an emergency food.
Production: It is a fast growing tree. Trees live for 60 years.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bark | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Sap | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Seeds | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Box elder, Black Maple Photos
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