Acer negundo ‘Kelly’s Gold’ – Box Elder Tree – Large Bush Tree 4ft Tall – Bright Golden Ornamental Foliage – Ideal for Patio Pots or Garden – By Direct Plants
Add instant colour, brightness, and fast-growing structure to your garden with Acer negundo ‘Kelly’s Gold’, a striking ornamental box elder known for its vivid golden-yellow foliage. Supplied as a large, bushy tree approx. 4ft tall, this plant delivers instant impact for instant gardening, making it ideal for patios, mixed borders, and feature planting.
In spring and early summer, the foliage emerges in a brilliant golden-yellow colour, creating a bold, luminous effect that instantly lifts any planting scheme. As the season progresses, the colour remains bright and fresh, offering excellent contrast against green or purple-leaved plants. Its naturally bushy habit makes it ideal for creating a full, structured ornamental specimen with minimal effort.
This is a vigorous, easy-to-grow ornamental tree, valued for its fast establishment, reliability, and strong seasonal colour impact, making it a popular choice for both modern and traditional gardens.
Why Acer ‘Kelly’s Gold’ is so special:
• Bright golden-yellow foliage – creates a striking year-round colour feature
• Large 4ft bushy plant – provides instant garden impact and structure
• Fast-growing and reliable – ideal for quick establishment and easy care gardens
• Excellent contrast plant – pairs beautifully with green, purple, or dark foliage plants
• Naturally bushy habit – perfect for containers or garden feature planting
• Instant impact for instant gardening – immediate transformation
Perfect for:
• Patio pots and large containers
• Feature planting in borders or mixed beds
• Adding bright contrast in modern planting schemes
• Low-maintenance gardens needing colour and structure
Planting Guide:
• Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
• Water regularly during establishment
• Prune lightly if needed to maintain shape and encourage bushiness
• Very easy to grow and low maintenance once established
Key Features:
• Acer negundo ‘Kelly’s Gold’ (Box Elder Tree) approx. 4ft tall
• Supplied as a large, bushy specimen plant
• Striking golden-yellow ornamental foliage
• Fast-growing and easy to maintain
• Ideal for pots, patios, and garden feature planting
• Excellent for colour contrast and modern garden design
• Part of our premium range of ornamental trees
• Check out our planting guide to help your tree thrive
From Direct Plants, an award-winning nursery and trusted family brand, known for producing strong, healthy, premium-quality ornamental trees.
You will receive 1 Acer negundo ‘Kelly’s Gold’ approx. 4ft tall – a bold golden foliage tree delivering fast growth, instant colour impact, and long-lasting garden brightness
