Botanical Name: Acer negundo 'Variegatum'
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Common Name: Variegated Box Elder  
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In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.

Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green, White, Variegated

 

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

High

 

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border

 

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

This maple is deciduous accent tree that grows 20 to 25 feet tall and maybe as wide. A selection of Box elder, it is fast growing. The foliage produced is green and creamy (variegated) and the seed pods are weeping-looking. This tree may be difficult to find; you can substitute with 'Flamingo' cultivated variety. When stressed, tree may produce solid gree leaves; prune out those branches as they may out-grow the variegated portion.
Prefers well drained soil. Due to the leaf coloration, it's best to provide some mid or late day shade to avoid scorching. Prune selectively to shape or control size, but avoid shearing (see Guides).