Thorny trees are characterized by having large, pointed spikes or barbs growing on their trunks or stems.
Trees with thorns can be dangerous because the sharp spikes can cause injury if you brush against them.
Additionally, the thorns on some trees may be hidden under leaves or hard to spot growing in the joints of branches and twigs.
Boxelder is a deciduous, broadleaved, medium-sized tree with a broad, irregular crown and rounded shape.
Its identifying features are bright green lance-shaped ovate leaves with serrated margins, winged seeds called samaras, and dark brown ridged bark.
Unlike other trees in the genus Acer, boxelder leaves are pinnately compound, with three to seven leaflets on a petiole.
Unfortunately, boxelder trees have a poor reputation due to their brittle wood, messiness, susceptibility to boxelder bugs, and vigorously sending up suckers.
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