Acer palmatum 'Summer Gold' - 40-50 CM C2

Description
The Japanese maple 'Summer Gold' (Acer palmatum) is a multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped, picturesque, deciduous large shrub with decorative, cut, golden-yellow leaves. In a semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer italum, Acer opulifolium, Acer hillieri 'Summergold'.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * beautiful foliage * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * not overbuildable, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Japanese maple 'Summer Gold's are golden yellow, cut, opposite, lobed. They are about 6 - 11 cm in size.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese maple 'Summer Gold' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped, picturesque.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

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 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
Solitary

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