Acer cappadocicum 'Aureum' - SOLITAIR 175-200 CM C40

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 overgrowing, 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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible 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