gold-edged box elder
Also known as: box elder 'Auratum'
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
Scientific classification
- Species
- gold-edged box elder (Acer negundo 'Auratum')
- Genus
- Acer
- Family
- Sapindaceae
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- Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Autumn · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of gold-edged box elder
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of gold-edged box elder
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gold-edged box elder care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Prune only from late autumn to mid-winter.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings or by grafting
Growing
GrowingGrow in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil in sun or part shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
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