Ash-leaf Maple
Acer negundo
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
240"–600" H × 240"–480" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr
Native to
AL, AR, AZ, CA and 44 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles, flies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Ash-leaf maple is a fast-growing native tree with compound leaves that resemble those of ash trees. This adaptable species can reach 20-50 feet tall and wide, making it suitable for larger landscape areas where quick shade is desired.
In an HOA neighborhood
Ash-leaf Maple takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Often considered weedy due to aggressive self-seeding
- Brittle wood prone to storm damage
- Can look unkempt with irregular branching
Wildlife value
Host plant for Luna moth, Cecropia moth, Viceroy butterfly.
Early spring flowers provide nectar for bees, beetles, and flies when few other sources are available. The seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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