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Golden Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Aureum'

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Overview

The Golden Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum 'Aureum,' is a captivating specimen, prized for its unique golden-yellow foliage. This small deciduous tree reaches an elegant height of 10-15 feet with a similar spread. Its leaves, shaped like a hand with outstretched fingers, transition to a vibrant orange in fall. Preferring partial shade, it thrives in well-drained soil. Perfect for accentuating contrast in a garden's color palette. Hardiness zones 5-7.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Golden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — Its leaves, shaped like a hand with outstretched fingers, transition to a vibrant orange in fall
Golden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — prized for its unique golden-yellow foliageGolden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — Preferring partial shade, it thrives in well-drained soilGolden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — luminescent golden-yellow foliageGolden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — This small deciduous tree reaches an elegant height of 10-15 feet with a similar spreadGolden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — Acer palmatum 'Aureum,' is a captivating specimenGolden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — Perfect for accentuating contrast in a garden's color palette+1

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Mature height
15–20 Ft.
Mature width
15–20 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Golden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — Its leaves, shaped like a hand with outstretched fingers, transition to a vibrant orange in fall
Golden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — prized for its unique golden-yellow foliage
Golden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — Preferring partial shade, it thrives in well-drained soil
Golden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — luminescent golden-yellow foliage
Golden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — This small deciduous tree reaches an elegant height of 10-15 feet with a similar spread
Golden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — Acer palmatum 'Aureum,' is a captivating specimen
Golden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — Perfect for accentuating contrast in a garden's color palette
Golden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — stands out as an exquisite focal point in any garden design with its unique
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