Varigated Box Elder 'Elegans'

Acer negundo 'Elegans'

Also known as

Ash-Leaved Maple 'Elegans'

Full Sun

Moderate care

Moderate watering

Frost Hardy

RHS hardiness

-20°C

Minimum temperature

Expected size

Height		Spread
15m	Max	10m
10m	Min	5m

50 years to reach maturity

Flowering

spring
summer
autumn
winter

This plant has no fragrance

Varigated Box Elder 'Elegans' Overview

This fast growing ash leaved maple tree has variegated leaves of yellow margins and green centres. The yellow lightens to white as the leaves mature and the whole leaf turns yellow in autumn.

Common problems with Varigated Box Elder 'Elegans'

pest
Aphids
pest
Horse Chestnut Scale
disease
Verticillium Wilt

How to harvest Varigated Box Elder 'Elegans'

Generally not harvested.

How to propagate Varigated Box Elder 'Elegans'

Cuttings

Special features of Varigated Box Elder 'Elegans'

Attractive leaves

Other uses of Varigated Box Elder 'Elegans'

With it's lighter colours it works well when planted against darker green foliaged plants. It's vigorous growth allows it to be coppiced