— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Box Elder (Acer negundo). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Box Elder (Acer negundo) is a deciduous tree native to the eastern and central United States as well as parts of Mexico and Central America. Box Elder (Latin: Acer negundo, family Sapindaceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Box Elder is most often used to support digestion. Each claim is rated by evidence strength - see the full profile for citations.
Box Elder is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Box Elder is a member of the Sapindaceae family native to ALA, ARI, ARK, CAL, COL, and CNT. Box Elder thrives in moist, well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) and prefers a soil pH between 5 and 7.8.
Box Elder grows best in USDA zone 3-8, 8/10 light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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