Acer negundo 'Variegatum' - 40-50 CM C3

Description
The Box elder 'Variegatum' (Acer negundo) is a loose, multi-stemmed, picturesque large shrub that produces yellowish-white flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from March to April. The Box elder 'Variegatum' also has pinnate, green-white leaves. The pink-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 7 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres. The Box elder 'Variegatum' makes no particular demands on the soil.

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

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * pink shoots * resistant to urban climates, tolerant of salt air, tolerant of soil salts, tolerant of flooding, cannot be built over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Box elder 'Variegatum's are green-white, pinnate, opposite. Pink-coloured shoots.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Box elder 'Variegatum' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Box elder 'Variegatum' is a loose, multi-stemmed, picturesque large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 7 m and is approx. 3.5 - 5 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected 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.

Flower
The yellowish-white flowers of the Box elder 'Variegatum' appear in racemes from March to April.

Use
Solitary

Root
Acer negundo 'Variegatum' is a deep-rooting plant.