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Acer negundo 'Auratum'

Family Aceraceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height
Spread
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tree Acer negundo 'Auratum' (box elder) produces medium green blossoms during early spring to mid-spring. This plant is rounded in form and has matte and medium textured foliage that is faded green in colour. The bark is fissured in texture. Acer negundo 'Auratum' (box elder) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Shade, specimen and street planting.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Acer negundo 'Auratum' tolerates drought, wet sites and pollution.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Acer negundo 'Auratum' (box elder) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.