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Acer negundo 'Winter Lightning'

Also Known As

  • Winter Lightning Boxelder Maple
  • Winter Lightning Maple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 20'-30'
  • W: 20'-30'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Acer negundo 'Winter Lightning' plant details

Acer negundo 'Winter Lightning' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer negundo 'Winter Lightning'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Uses: small tree, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer negundo 'Winter Lightning'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautiful bright-yellow bark is wonderfully cheerful year round, but it really shines in winter! This fast-growing tree has a broad, upright habit eventually reaching 30-50'. Bright-green summer foliage becomes brilliant and intensely-yellow in autumn, a fantastic statement tree! S/M
A yellow-twig boxelder! Brilliant gold twigs in winter, grows fast and can be cut back to any size.
I am not a wild negundo fan, but this one is a winner with its dense glowing gold brances in the winter. Zone 3.

Gardening facts about Acer negundo 'Winter Lightning' plant

How to Grow Acer negundo 'Winter Lightning'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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