Acer cappadocicum aureum (Japanese Maple)

Acer cappadocicum aureum (Japanese Maple) Details

This maple is grown for its rich foliage and impressive form. The leaves on this deciduous tree emerge light yellow with a red tinge. They age to light green, before turning bright yellow in autumn and falling. It grows with an open habit to form a crown of sturdy branches and eventually reaches 10 m tall and 6 m wide. Best growth is achieved when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It will grow on a range of soil types but will struggle at the extremes of wet and dry. This tree is suitable for parks, large gardens, and makes for a fabulous specimen and shade tree.