Acer Negundo ‘Kelly’s Gold’ (Kelly’s Gold Box Elder)
Acer Negundo ‘Kelly’s Gold’ (Kelly’s Gold Box Elder)
Acer Negundo ‘Kelly’s Gold’ is a hardy deciduous tree renowned for its striking pale golden-green foliage, which transforms into a rich yellow in autumn. This upright tree develops a rounded canopy, offering excellent shade and visual interest throughout the seasons. The young bark is silver-grey, maturing into a classic grey with age.
With a moderate growth rate, Kelly’s Gold Box Elder reaches a mature height of 6 meters and a width of 4 meters, making it ideal as a bright feature tree or for lining driveways. It is well-suited to various climates, including coastal areas, and tolerates wind well. However, caution is advised as the roots can be invasive.
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Mature height
5–8 metres
Mature width
3–6 metres
Spacing
4–6 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Glossy green foliage that turns vibrant red, orange, and yellow in autumn; smooth grey-brown bark that exfoliates with age
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers in spring [September–November]
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance; prune during winter to shape or remove deadwood; mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds