Other common names
box elder 'Auratum'
Synonyms
Acer negundo 'Aurea'
Trees
A deciduous tree, to around 8m high, with pinnate leaves divided into oval-shaped leaflets that emerge bright yellow in spring, and turn paler as they mature. Small yellow-green flowers are borne in early summer, with male and female flowers produced on separate plants; male flowers appear in dense clusters and female flowers in long loose tassels. This cultivar is somewhat slower growing than the species
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
4-8 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres