Status: Native
Synonyms:
By var., see Allred
Acer negundo has leaves that are typically trifoliate but may have
more leaflets in a compound leaf. The shrub or small tree is found in moist roadside
areas thoughout lower to mid-elevations in the Gila Wilderness. The winged fruit,
growing on new green spring growth, is called a samara. The winter twigs are somewhat glaucous and the leaf scars are circumferential.
Please click on an image for a larger file.
Acer negundo, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Gold Gulch Spring, Apr. 30, 2007
Acer negundo, in flower, photo Elroy Limmer, Silver City, Big Ditch Park, March 27, 2009
Acer negundo, with samaras, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Pancho Cyn., April 17, 2009
Acer negundo, winter twig slightly glaucous and with circumferential leaf scars, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City, December 27, 2009
Acer negundo, winter twig slightly glaucous and with circumferential leaf scars, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Silver City, February 28, 2010
Acer negundo, 3x macro of circumferential leaf scar on winter twig, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Silver City, February 28, 2010
Acer negundo, 1x macro of terminal bud on winter twig, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Silver City, February 28, 2010
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