About
Acer negundo 'Aureomarginatum' is a deciduous tree that reaches a height of approximately 10 meters. Its leaves are pinnate, measuring up to 20 centimeters in length, and consist of deep green leaflets edged with a creamy yellow margin. In spring, the tree produces thick clusters of greenish-yellow flowers, with male and female blooms occurring on different specimens. In autumn, the foliage transitions to yellow before it falls.
About the genus
Acer consists of deciduous trees or sizable shrubs featuring pairs of leaves that are frequently palmately lobed. These plants produce small flowers that give way to distinctive winged fruits. Numerous species display vibrant autumn foliage, while certain varieties also exhibit decorative stems.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 8-12 metres
- Spread
- 4-8 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil in sun or part shade
- Pruning
- Minimal pruning required; see pruning group 1. Prune out any reverted shoots, from late autumn to mid-winter only
- Propagation
- Propagate by softwood cuttings or by grafting
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus