Acer negundo 'Winter Lightning' – Live Plant | 4 Inch Pot | Bright Yellow Winter Bark | Fast Growing Maple | Four-Season Landscape Tree
Add brilliant winter color and year-round interest to your landscape with Acer negundo 'Winter Lightning', shipped in a 4-inch pot and ready to plant. This outstanding maple cultivar is prized for its striking bright yellow bark, which illuminates the garden during the dormant season when color is often scarce. Featuring a broad, upright growth habit and vigorous growth rate, 'Winter Lightning' can reach approximately 10 feet tall in ten years, making it an excellent choice for specimen plantings, mixed borders, and landscape focal points. Its vibrant stems and attractive foliage provide beauty throughout the seasons while adding unique texture and color to the garden.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Winter Lightning Maple plant
✔️ Shipped in 4-inch pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Fast-growing ornamental tree
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Winter Lightning Maple
Botanical Name: Acer negundo 'Winter Lightning'
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Stage: Young plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to a variety of soil types
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Mature Height: 10 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 5–8
Container Friendly: Yes, when young
💡 Care Tip: Plant in a location where the vibrant yellow bark can be appreciated during winter months. Occasional pruning can help maintain a strong structure and encourage fresh, colorful stem growth.