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 5–10Climate Temperate

Golden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — Acer palmatum 'Aureum,' is a captivating specimen

Golden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — Acer palmatum 'Aureum,' is a captivating specimen

Golden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — prized for its unique 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') — Its leaves, shaped like a hand with outstretched fingers, transition to a vibrant orange in fall

Golden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — luminescent golden-yellow foliage

Golden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — Perfect for accentuating contrast in a garden's color palette

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

Family: Sapindaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Golden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — Preferring partial shade, it thrives in well-drained soil

Golden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — Acer palmatum 'Aureum,' is a captivating specimen

Golden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — prized for its unique 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') — Its leaves, shaped like a hand with outstretched fingers, transition to a vibrant orange in fall

Golden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — luminescent golden-yellow foliage

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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