boxelder (Acer negundo)
Model Reliability: Low
| GCM SCENARIO | % Area Occ | Ave IV | Sum IV | Future/Current IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | 9.7 | 8.9 | 25444 | N/A |
| RFimp | 12.1 | 4.7 | 16601 | 0.65 |
| CCSM45 | 21.7 | 3.4 | 21636 | 1.3 |
| CCSM85 | 30.2 | 3.1 | 27528 | 1.66 |
| GFDL45 | 30.9 | 3.3 | 29593 | 1.78 |
| GFDL85 | 38 | 3.1 | 34179 | 2.06 |
| HAD45 | 29.9 | 3.2 | 28320 | 1.71 |
| HAD85 | 35.9 | 2.9 | 30958 | 1.86 |
| GCM45 | 33.1 | 2.7 | 26534 | 1.6 |
| GCM85 | 40.5 | 2.6 | 30904 | 1.86 |
Regional Summary Tree Tables
Summaries for tree species are available for a variety of geographies, in both PDF and Excel format. These summaries are based on Version 4 of the Climate Change Tree Atlas
Interpretation Guide
Boxelder is a widely distributed (12.4% of area), sparse, but high IV species (especially in the western part of region), but with a low reliable model suggesting a small increase in suitable habitat (RCP 8.5). It is highly adapted to the changing climate, yielding a very good (RCP 8.5) or good (RCP 4.5) overall capability to accommodate future climate trends. The SHIFT model also suggests it to be a very good species for infill planting, and the wide distribution also allows SHIFT to suggest expansion from current locations over a 100-year period.
Family: Aceraceae
Guild: opportunistic, fast-growing understory tolerant
Functional Lifeform: small to medium-size deciduous tree
| 7.4 | 2.39 |
| 2.06 |  |
MODFACs
What traits will impact boxelder's ability to adapt to climate change, and in what way?:
Primary Positive Traits
Seedling establishment Dispersal Drought Shade tolerance Temperature gradient
Primary Negative Traits
Fire topkill