Acer palmatum 'Aureum' - 80-100 CM C10

Description
In addition, the Japanese maple 'Aureum', cut, yellow-green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer italum, Acer opulifolium.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub or bush * attractive yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese maple 'Aureum's are yellow-green, cut, opposite, lobed. They are about 6 - 11 cm in size. Japanese maple 'Aureum' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

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

Growth
Japanese maple 'Aureum' is a multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped, shrub-like, picturesque large shrub or bush. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant 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. - Frozen shoots are cut back to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost.

Use
Tub, solitary

Root
Acer palmatum 'Aureum' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.