Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold'

Name: Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold'
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 12549u
Price: 450.68 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

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Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold' is a vibrant deciduous maple prized for its bright golden yellow foliage that brings colour and contrast to the landscape. This fast growing tree performs well in New Zealand conditions and is ideal for feature planting, larger gardens, and parks. Its bold foliage holds colour through the growing season before softening in autumn. Hardy and eye catching, Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold' is an excellent choice for adding brightness to outdoor spaces.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	8.00 m
Spread:	4.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Parks, Ponds, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
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Sku	12549

How to grow Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold' in NZ

Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold' grows best in full sun to partial shade, with the brightest leaf colour achieved in sunnier positions. It prefers free draining soil but adapts to a wide range of soil types. Choose an open site with room to grow and water regularly during establishment. This variety performs well across most New Zealand regions including cooler and temperate areas.

Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold' care tips

Caring for Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold' is simple once established. Water young trees during extended dry periods and apply mulch to conserve moisture. Feed in spring with a general fertiliser to support healthy growth and colour. Pruning is minimal and usually limited to removing dead or crossing branches. This tree is low maintenance and resilient.

Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold' size, spacing, and growth rate

Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold' typically grows to around 8 to 12 metres tall and 6 to 8 metres wide with a broad spreading canopy. It has a fast growth rate, especially in its early years. Allow at least 5 to 6 metres spacing from other trees or structures. Its size makes it suitable for larger gardens and landscape planting.

Landscaping uses for Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold'

Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold' is ideal as a feature tree in large gardens, parks, and open landscapes. Its golden foliage provides strong contrast against green plantings and darker trees. It can also be used for shade and seasonal interest. This variety adds bold colour and structure to a wide range of landscape designs.

Why buy Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold' from The Plant Company?

When you buy Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold' from The Plant Company you are buying from New Zealands most trusted plant nursery. Our trees are grown for local conditions and selected for strong growth and vibrant foliage. We offer fast nationwide delivery, expert advice, and dependable customer service. Buy with confidence knowing you are receiving premium trees backed by trusted NZ expertise.

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Reviews

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Margaret Ross - Hawke's Bay

We love the tree we received. Thank you so much.

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