Acer cappadocicum 'Aureum' - 60-80 CM C1.5 WHIP

Description
The Cappadocian maple 'Aureum' (Acer cappadocicum) is an upright, broad, dense, roundish, deciduous small tree with decorative, light green leaves. The green-yellow shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears pale yellow flowers arranged in umbels from May to June. These produce light green winged fruits. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 10 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer colchicum 'Aureum', Acer laetum 'Aureum'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive golden-yellow autumn colouring * green-yellow shoots * not suitable for planting over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Cappadocian maple 'Aureum's are light green, opposite, lobed. They are about 8 - 14 cm tall. Green-yellow shoots. Cappadocian maple 'Aureum' turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Striped bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Cappadocian maple 'Aureum' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, broad, dense, roundish.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The light yellow flowers of Cappadocian maple 'Aureum' appear in corymbs from May to June.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub