Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold' - 30-40 CM C3

Description
The Box elder 'Kelly´s Gold' (Acer negundo) is an upright, deciduous large shrub with decorative, pinnate, light green leaves. The golden-yellow shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of around 7 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres. The Box elder 'Kelly´s Gold' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer negundo subsp. angustifolium, Acer negundo f. versicolor.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive yellow autumn colouring * golden yellow shoots * resistant to urban climates

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Box elder 'Kelly´s Gold's are light green, pinnate and opposite. Golden yellow shoots. Box elder 'Kelly´s Gold' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Red-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Box elder 'Kelly´s Gold' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Box elder 'Kelly´s Gold' is an upright growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 7 m and is approx. 4 - 5 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Use
Solitary

Root
Acer negundo 'Kelly´s Gold' is a deep-rooting plant.