Description

An impressive small tree with dark green leaves variegated with yellow and cream; good for adding interest to a landscape; may be pruned as a shrub; perfect for adding color to a large landscape

Landscape Attributes

Aureomarginatum Boxelder is a deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage.

Aureomarginatum Boxelder is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Aureomarginatum Boxelder will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 30 feet. It has a high canopy with a typical clearance of 5 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.

This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is an amazingly adaptable plant, tolerating both dry conditions and even some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selection of a native North American species.