Acer shiras. 'Aureum' - 80-100 CM C18

Description
The Shirasawa maple 'Aureum' (Acer shirasawanum) is a dense, rounded, deciduous shrub with decorative, yellow-green, red-veined leaves. The light yellow shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears creamy white flowers from May to June. These produce red winged fruits. In a semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4.5 metres and grows to a width of around 4.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer japonicum 'Aureum', Acer japonicum var. aureum.

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

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Shirasawa maple 'Aureum's are yellow-green, red-veined, opposite, lobed, double serrated. They are about 6 - 8 cm in size. Light yellow shoots. Shirasawa maple 'Aureum' turns bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Spread
Japan.

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

Growth
Dense, roundish.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade, sheltered from the wind.

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 creamy white flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Solitary

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