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boxelder (Acer negundo). This is the only frequently encountered maple with compound leaves. It is found in both cultivated and wild situations throughout Virginia. Boxelder is a very rapid grower, but it is plagued with weak wood and a short life span. It has little in the way of ornamental value; therefore, it is rarely recommended for landscape ornamental planting.
Silver Maple Has
Many Drawbacks
Another maple commonly found in yards, but generally not recognized as a landscape species, is silver maple (Acer sacharinum). It is widely available, but is poor choice for adding to the landscape. It doesn’t provide much fall color, is relatively weakwooded, tends to scorch in the summer heat, and has shallow roots that compete with groundcovers and invade septic systems. Low cost and fast growth make it a choice when ultimate quality is not considered.
As you look around your landscape, picture a beautiful tree providing fall color and soothing shade and sound — both the sounds and rustling leaves and the sounds of birds in the branches. A maple may be just the tree for you.
Dr. Diane Relf is a horticulture specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech.
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