Acer negundo ‘Kelly’s Gold’

This maple has golden-yellow spring leaves that turn lime-green in summer and pale-yellow in autumn. It has a tidy, upright growth habit and is ideal for brightening up dark areas. It is hardy and grows quickly, producing small yellow-green flowers in early to mid-spring. It does not tolerate shade or strong winds and its seeds are toxic to horses. However, it can tolerate air pollution, drought, and occasionally water-logged soils once established. It is also cold hardy. Acer negundo is deciduous and native to south-central Canada, much of the United States, and Guatemala. Acer negundo ‘Kelly’s Gold’ was raised in New Zealand before 1989.